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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.

Front view of the A.D. Henderson main campus entrance at night

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.

Quick Facts
#4
best public elementary school in America
#7
best public middle school in America
1:20
Faculty to student ratio
648
students
Partners and Recognition
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Google Reference School
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DukeTip Participating School
News - Impacting the World
Art in the Capitol winner 2025
The Florida Department of Education’s prestigious Art in the Capitol competition has awarded 8th-grade student Lingya Du for her exceptional artwork, "Wings Over Czortków," which earned her first place in the statewide competition.
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A.D. Henderson University School recently hosted its 2025 Career Day.
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FAU High School senior Eoghan McIvor has been named a candidate in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Announcements
Jan 29, 2025
A.D. Henderson University School and FAU High School participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP).
Dec 20, 2024
The A.D. Henderson & FAU High School School Advisory Body approved the 2025-2026 school calendar at the December 2024 meeting.
Dec 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.