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#1 College Prep School Private High School in Florida
#1 Boarding High School in Florida
#1 high school (public or private) in Florida and #2 private school in the nation for highest number of National Merit Scholars
96% earned a 3 or higher on all Advanced Placement exams (66% in Florida; 70% globally)
#1 private school in the nation in Mu Alpha Theta math competition
#1 high school in Florida at state-level Science Fair competition
#1 Mock Trial and Moot Court teams in the nation
Top 3 team in the U.S. in Model U.N
American Heritage School is a nationally recognized college preparatory school serving PK3 – 12th grades with a strong commitment to academic excellence. Students receive a rigorous, well-rounded education as they earn a 96% pass rate on AP exams and achieve #1 of all private schools in the nation for the highest number of nationally recognized scholars, as well as in math competitions. American Heritage is also consistently the #1 high school in the science fair, robotics, mock trial, moot court, speech & debate, and broadcast & journalism. The school has a diverse student body representing over 60 different countries throughout the world; 1 out of 3 students is foreign-born. Over 60 percent of the faculty holds a post-graduate degree, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$35,400
Enrollment
5034
International Students
9%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
AP
30
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
25
Boarding %
2
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 6 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 6 |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 5 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 6 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 8 |
| #9 | California Institute of Technology | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025)Number of students who took AP tests
1511
Number of tests taken
4354
Score 5
Score 4
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Other scores
AP Courses
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Computer Science A
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Computer Science A
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Environmental Science
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French Language and Culture
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Human Geography
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Macroeconomics
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Psychology
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Statistics
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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Physics 1
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Computer Science Principles
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Physics 1
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Comparative Government and Politics
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European History
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Music Theory
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Precalculus
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
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Computer Coding 3 High Honors
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Differential Equations High Honors
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Differential Equations High Honors Competition
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Linear Algebra High Honors
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Multivariable Calculus High Honors
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Multivariable Calculus High Honors Competition
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Computer Coding 3 High Honors
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Differential Equations High Honors
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Differential Equations High Honors Competition
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Linear Algebra High Honors
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Multivariable Calculus High Honors
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Multivariable Calculus High Honors Competition
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Science Research Institute High Honors
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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American Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Weightlifting
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Wrestling
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Field Hockey
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Robotics
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Band
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BETCHA
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Chorus
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Dance Ensemble
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Daniella's Journey
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Robotics
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Band
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BETCHA
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Chorus
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Dance Ensemble
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Daniella's Journey
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Model UN
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NOH8
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PAWS
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Quill and Scroll
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Science National Honor Society
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STEM
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Symphony Orchestra
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Tikkun Olam
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Tri-M
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2D Art and Design
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ActionPAKT (formerly Current Events Club)
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Activism for our Lives
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AHS Book Club
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AHS Philosophy Club
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Alex's Lemonade Stand
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American Culinary Federation
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Amnesty International
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Andrea's Angel
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Arabic Club
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Art Club
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Asian-American Student Association
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Association for Women in Mathematics
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Astronomy Club
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Best Buddies
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Big Brother and Big Sister Club
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Black Gold and Green
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Black Student Union (formerly Progressive Generation)
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Blue Missions
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Blue White and Green Team
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Brazilian Club
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Building Blocks
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Butterfly Project
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CALM Club
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Care Club
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Caribbean Student Association
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Ceramics Guild
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Chemistry Olympiad Club
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Chess Club
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Chinese Club
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Chinese Honor Society
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Cinematography Club
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Communiteens
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Computer Science Society
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Computer Science/Coding Club
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Contemporary Music Club
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Cover to Cover
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Crochet Club
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Cybersecurity Club
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Dance Team/Society
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Dead Poets Society
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DECA
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Diabuddies
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Education Rocks
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eSports Club
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FALIA- Food Allergy/intolerance awareness
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Fashion Design Club
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FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
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Fencing Club
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First Priority Club
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Florida Law Honor Society (FLHS)
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Florida Wildlife Conservation Club (FLOWCON)
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Forensics Club
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French Honor Society
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Future Problem Solvers
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Game Development Club
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Gay Straight Alliance
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GEMS
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Ghostlight Technical Theatre Club
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Girl Up
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Green Global
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Guitar Club
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Habitat for Humanity - Heritage chapter
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Hand in Hand
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Hispanic Student Union
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History Bee/Bowl
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Hope Club
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HOSA
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Indian Student Association
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Inter Club Council (ICC)
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International Club
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International Thespians
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Investment Society
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Italian Club
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JCA
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Jr. Dance Ensemble
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Junior Achievement Fellows
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Junior High - Science Bowl
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Junior High - SGA
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Junior High Science Olympiad
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Junior Thespians
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Key Club
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Kids Helping KID
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Linguistics
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Live Like Bella
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Live Poets Society
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Make-A-Wish
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March for Our Lives
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Marine Biology Club
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Mass Communications Club
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Miracle Network Dance Marathon
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Mock Trial and Moot Court
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Mu Alpha Theta/Math Competition
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Multicultural Club
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Music Theory
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National Art Honor Society
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National Business Honor Society
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National Chinese Honor Society
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National English Honor Society
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National French Honor Society
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National Honor Society
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National Junior Honor Society
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National Speech and Debate Association
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Neuroscience Club
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Patriot Chefs
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Patriot Dancers
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Patriot Pride
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Patriot Sports Medicine club
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Patriot TV CREW
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PAW (Protect Animals Worldwide)
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Philosophy Club
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Photography Club
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Pickleball Club
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Ping Pong Club
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Pre-Business Society
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Pre-Engineering Society
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Pre-Law Society
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Pre-Med Society
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Programming Competition Team
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Psychology Club
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Red Cross Club
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Rho Kappa
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Rocketry Club
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Running Club
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Russian Club
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Save the Memories
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Scholar Athlete Club
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Science Bowl
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Science Competition Club
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Science Olympiad Team
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Senior Thespians
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SGA (Student Government Association)
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Sigma Xi Research Honor Society
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Social Media Communications Club
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Space Club
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Spanish Honor Society
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Spanish Language and Culture Club
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Speech and Debate Team
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Student Tech Team
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Students Against Destructive Decisions
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UNICEF
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Urban Garden Initiative
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WorldQuest
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Writer's Circle
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Young Politicians
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Arts
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Acting
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Band
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Chorus
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Dance
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Drama
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Guitar
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Acting
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Band
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Chorus
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Dance
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Drama
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Music
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Percussion
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Piano
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Computer Graphic
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Drawing
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Painting
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Design
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Choir
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Keyboard
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Music Technology
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Music Theory
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Playwriting
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Production
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Sound
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Stagecraft
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2D Design
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Digital Photography
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Fashion Design
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Film
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Graphic Design
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Oil Painting
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Portfolio
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Studio Art
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Visual Arts
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Watercolor
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2D Art
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3D Art
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Art
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Lighting Design
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Mixed Media
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Screenwriting
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Tech Theater
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Review(s)
5.0
Overall Rating
Overall Rating
Anonymous User (Student)
05/04/2026
5 / 5
this is a really good school
Anonymous User (Parent)
05/02/2026
5 / 5
My son attended American Heritage for high school. The academic rigor is real; it’s not for every student, but those seeking challenges will thrive. Most teachers are highly responsible and supportive. The school offers excellent resources, especially in engineering, business, and pre-med tracks. The specialized programs, facilities, course options and intern opportunities offered go far beyond what a typical high school provides.
What also stood out was the senior year college counseling. The counselors were amazing; we never needed outside help.
Yes, the workload is demanding, but students also receive strong support. If your child is academically driven and wants great college guidance, American Heritage is an outstanding choice.
What also stood out was the senior year college counseling. The counselors were amazing; we never needed outside help.
Yes, the workload is demanding, but students also receive strong support. If your child is academically driven and wants great college guidance, American Heritage is an outstanding choice.
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Anonymous User (Parent)
05/01/2026
5 / 5
American Heritage School really stands out for how much it offers beyond just strong academics. The STEM side is especially impressive, with hands-on engineering opportunities and a math team that’s genuinely outstanding and competitive. At the same time, it’s not just for “STEM kids”—there’s a lot to get involved in, from speech and debate to theatre and many other clubs and activities, so students can explore different interests while still being challenged. College placement is a big strength, with many students going on to Ivies and other top universities. Over time, you can really see that graduates tend to become accomplished and well-prepared in whatever paths they choose. It can be a busy environment, but that’s part of what makes it exciting, and most students find it both supportive and motivating.
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Frequently Ask Questions about American Heritage Schools
Tell me a bit about American Heritage Schools.
American Heritage Schools is Co-ed private day school located in Florida, US. It was founded 1965 , and currently has about 5034 students, 9.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit www.ahschool.com.
For more official information, please visit www.ahschool.com.
Does American Heritage Schools have rigorous academic requirements?
American Heritage Schools is offering 30 AP courses.
In recent years, 37 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
American Heritage Schools also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 37 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
American Heritage Schools also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do American Heritage Schools students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 78.12% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 19.97% go to top 25, and about 5.43% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for American Heritage Schools?
Similar to most private schools in the US, American Heritage Schools’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for American Heritage Schools?
The day tuition for American Heritage Schools in 2024 is
$35,400 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@ahschool.com .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@ahschool.com .
Where is American Heritage Schools located?
American Heritage Schools is located in the State of Florida of USA. The closest major city is Miami, which is about 27 miles away from school. Most families can choose Miami International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is American Heritage Schools on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, American Heritage Schools is among the most popular schools, within top 113 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also American Heritage Schools has been favorited by 250 users.
Also American Heritage Schools has been favorited by 250 users.
How do I complete an application for American Heritage Schools?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about American Heritage Schools. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit American Heritage Schools’s official site: www.ahschool.com or call them at 954-472-0022.
Also it is highly recommended to visit American Heritage Schools’s official site: www.ahschool.com or call them at 954-472-0022.
Are there additional schools that are located close to American Heritage Schools?
Yes, here are few:
The Masters Academy－FL, Sawgrass Adventist School and St Gregory The Great School－FL.
The closest major city is Miami. You can find out more schools near Miami here.
The closest major city is Miami. You can find out more schools near Miami here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for American Heritage Schools?
The overall rating for American Heritage Schools is A+.
The section ratings of American Heritage Schools are:
A- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of American Heritage Schools are:
A- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a dynamic coastal metropolis and the seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida. Often called "The 305," "The Magic City," and the "Gateway to the Americas," it serves as a major cultural and economic center. With a population of 442,241 as of the 2020 census, it is the second-most populous city in Florida. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant arts scene, and diverse cultural influences, Miami draws visitors and residents from around the globe, offering a unique blend of cosmopolitan living and tropical charm.
Population (2022)
413,201
Cost of Living
Higher than average 21%
Nearby Airport
Miami International Airport
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