American Heritage Schools

American Heritage Schools is a private, nonsectarian, co-educational college preparatory institution serving students from Pre-K 3 through 12th grade. Founded in 1965, the school operates two 40-acre campuses in South Florida: one in Plantation, Broward County, and one in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County. Approximately 4,400 students are enrolled across the two sites, which together encompass extensive academic, fine arts and athletics facilities.

The academic programme runs from early childhood through secondary school, with coursework designed around college preparation and supported by a student-to-teacher ratio intended to allow individualised attention. Alongside the core curriculum, the school offers pre-professional academic tracks, extensive fine arts and athletics programming, and STEM education that leads regional STEM rankings and feeds into national academic competition results.

The school has been ranked the #1 private K-12 school in Florida by Niche and has produced the highest number of National Merit Scholars in Florida for 16 consecutive years. Its stated ethos emphasises academic excellence, character development and holistic student growth, with a commitment to cultivating knowledge, integrity and compassion.

American Heritage Schools describes itself as independent and co-educational, and reports that it provides comprehensive family benefits to faculty and staff. Further information is available at ahschool.com.