American Heritage Schools

About American Heritage Schools

American Heritage School in Plantation, Florida, just 6.5 miles west of Fort Lauderdale, is a nationally recognized college preparatory school serving 2,800 students from Pre-K3 through 12th grade. The students receive a rigorous and well-rounded education with 133 honors courses, 29 Advanced Placement (AP) courses, a Pre-Professional Program with Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Pre-Engineering, and Computer Science, and a Science Research Institute. Over 85 student-run clubs and honor societies are available. 100% of our graduates are accepted into 4-year colleges and universities. Our faculty is comprised of over 500 instructors, counselors, and administrators, of whom 60% hold Masters or Doctoral degrees. All faculty receives free tuition for all of their children at American Heritage Schools, and faculty turnover is minimal. Highlights of Recognitions: 1st private school in the nation and 1st high school in Florida for highest number of nationally recognized scholars for 9th consecutive year; 1 in 4 students in the Class of 2019 is a nationally recognized scholar. 70 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists (highest number in Florida). 21 National Merit Commended Scholars. 1st high school in Florida with 11 Presidential Scholar Candidates. $90 million in college scholarships offered to the Class of 2018. 93% passing rate on all Advanced Placement exams (52% passing rate in Florida; 41% passing rate globally); AP average test score: 4. 1st private school in the U.S. in national Math competition. 1st high school in Florida at state Science Fair competition. Semifinalists at the 2018 Robotics World Championship. Top 5 team in the U.S. in Model U.N. 1st Mock Trial and Moot Court teams in Florida. Top 1% in the nation in Speech & Debate competition. 1st place for newspaper, literary magazine, and yearbook from the National Scholastic Press Association. Superior ratings for Chorus, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Orchestra.