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Alexander D. Henderson University School is a public elementary and middle school on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. A.D. Henderson is a developmental research (lab) school established in 1968 to enhance instruction and research in specialized subjects to improve outcomes for all students in the country.

Admission to A.D. Henderson University School

A.D. Henderson's student population reflects the demographic composition of the population of the state of Florida. All applications are categorized according to that demographic composition and are selected at random from the applicant pool.

A.D. Henderson University School is affiliated with the FAU College of Education and is not a part of a local public school district.

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Florida Atlantic Laboratory Schools Employee and Teacher of the Year

Florida Atlantic Laboratory Schools are thrilled to announce the 2026 Teacher of the Year and 2025 School-Related Employee of the Year, recognizing the incredible dedication and impact of our faculty and staff. These prestigious... more

Florida Atlantic University’s A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) is ranked the No. 3 “Best School” among both elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida according to Niche for 2025. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
A.D. Henderson Ranks Among the Best in the State by Niche

Florida Atlantic University's A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) is ranked the No. 3 "Best School" among both elementary and middle schools in the state of Florida according to Niche for 2025. more

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A.D. Henderson & FAU High School Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School

The U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced Florida Atlantic University’s A.D. Henderson University School & Florida Atlantic University High School as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2024. more

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FAU High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

A total of 22 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, and 29 seniors have been recognized as Commended Students. more

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Rebecca Kasten to Serve as K-5 Assistant Principal for A.D. Henderson University School

With great pride, we share that Rebecca Kasten has been selected as the new Elementary Assistant Principal for A.D. Henderson University School. She will spend the next several months transitioning into this position while... more

 
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Early Release on Wednesday, December 18
December 12, 2024

Please note that December 18 will be an early release day. K-5 will be released at 11:45 am, and 6-9 students will be released at noon. Aftercare and all afterschool activities are canceled on December 20. Read more

Boca Bowl & Spirit of Giving Invite A.D. Henderson & FAU High School Families to the Boca Raton Bowl on December 18
December 05, 2024

The Boca Raton Bowl returns to FAU Stadium on Wednesday, December 18 at 5:30 p.m. and the Spirit of Giving Network has graciously provided complimentary tickets for Florida Atlantic Laboratory Schools students, faculty, and staff! Read more

Character Counts! December Pillar: Caring
December 03, 2024

We're excited to celebrate Character Counts! Shirt Day on Wednesday, December 11, as we observe December's pillar - CARING. Read more

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