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Where big ideas hide in unusual places.

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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Record-Breaking Showing by Junior Thespian Theatre Club at District Festival

Forty-nine students were adjudicated at our district competition on Saturday, November 4. more

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A.D. HENDERSON CONTINUES TO RANK AMONG THE BEST NATIONALLY

A.D. Henderson & FAU High School continues to rank among the best schools in America. more

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FAU High Student, Pablo Fabregas, Recognized as Horatio Alger Association 2024 National Scholar

Pablo Fabregas, a Florida Atlantic University High School senior, was recently recognized as one of 105 2024 National Scholars by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans. more

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FAU High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

A total of 18 Florida Atlantic University High School students have been named semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition. These students will join 16,000 students whose scores placed them in the 99th... more

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The Cane Institute Drone Squads Sweep National Competition

Four teams from The Cane Institute at A.D. Henderson recently competed at the Drones in School National Competition in Denver for the first time, taking first through fourth place among middle school squads. more

 
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A.D. Henderson Elementary & Middle School Performing Arts Winter Showcases
November 30, 2023

The A.D. Henderson Elementary Performing Arts Club and Middle School Performing Arts program are hosting their annual Winter Showcase programs at FAU this December. Read more

Statewide Assessment Testing Schedule - November 2023
October 30, 2023

FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1) scores are available in the FOCUS parent/family portal. Read more

Halloween Costumes on Tuesday, October 31
October 20, 2023

We look forward to students dressing up in their Halloween costumes instead of school uniforms on Tuesday, October 31. If your child chooses to dress up for Halloween, please be mindful that your student wears a school-appropriate costume; Halloween costume masks and large props will not permitted. Read more

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