American Heritage School - Plantation
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American Heritage School is an independent, nonsectarian, and co-educational day school for grades Pre-K through 12 with approximately 2,400 students. The high school, grades 9 through 12, has a student population of 945 students. The school was founded in 1965 to serve the fast-developing residential communities west of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The wooded 40-acre campus and colonial style complex includes our award fine arts program that is housed in a 100, 000 sq ft facility which contains a 1000 seat Proscenium Theatre, black box theatre and spacious studios for all areas of the arts, sports fields, Olympic- sized pool, and quiet courtyard areas. Our library is a 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art structure housing 5 interactive classrooms, 150 computers, and 60,000 volumes of books and reference materials. American Heritage offers financial aid, scholarships, and faculty tuition benefits to approximately 21% of the student body for tuition expenses. The college preparatory curriculum at American Heritage serves students of bright average to gifted intelligence and aims to develop critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities, and lifelong learning. We believe that our students should develop aspects of themselves in addition to academics. There are over 50 student clubs and organizations, and multiple service opportunities on and off campus. Other highlights of our campus include: Two multi media production studios Three science labs Robotics and Engineering lab A 12,000 sq ft gymnasium Five athletic fields 2000 sq ft Weightlifting and conditioning center Court room...
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American Heritage School - Plantation |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| County | Broward County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | n/a | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
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(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 28% |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | |
| Number of AP Courses | 21 | |
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(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Head of School | William Laurie | |
| Admissions Director | Lauren Johnston | |
School Notes:
- If you wish to request information regarding our school, please complete the form on our web site. Located at this web address: http://www.ahschool.com/plantation/admissions/request_info.html
- Profile last updated: 11/10/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33325) | School Zip (33325) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 27,552 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 33% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $54,682 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 23 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33325) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 86% / 14% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Broward Christian School - 148 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- St. Bonaventure Catholic School - 630 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- Paladin Academy - 70 students - 3.4 mi. away - view location
- Our Savior Lutheran School - 218 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
- Weston Christian Academy - 245 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
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