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Students

Students
1845

Campus
28 acres located on the campus of Nova Southeastern University; the Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School are all housed in their own buildings

Founded
1971

Faculty
181; More than 70% hold advanced degrees

National Merit Scholarship Program

An annual academic competition for recognition and undergraduate college scholarships. The competition is open to all United States high school students who meet program participation requirements. Scholarship winners are chosen on the basis of their academic record, test scores, leadership and community involvement, essays, and recommendations by high school officials.

2003-2008 University School National Merit Scholars

  • 39 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
  • 53 National Merit Commended Scholars
  • 13 National Hispanic Scholars

Advanced Placement

Courses allow qualified high school students to earn college credits. Most of the nation’s colleges and universities award credit, advanced placement, or both based upon successful performance on the National AP Exams. Exams are scored from 1–5, with a passing level of 3 or higher.

  • 270 University School students took 580 Advanced Placement Exams in 23 subject areas
  • 74% of University School students passed the Advanced Placement Exams with a rating of 3 or greater (Florida average is 47%, National Average is 59%)
  • 100% of University School 9th Graders passed their AP exam (National Average is 47.9%)
  • 77% of University School junior and senior students took at least one AP course in 2007 (Florida Average is 29%)
  • 37% of University School students who took AP Exams qualified as AP Scholars (National average is 18%)
  • University School offers 23 AP courses (National average is 8)

SAT Test

A national test that measures critical reading (CR), mathematical reasoning, and writing skills students have developed over time and skills they need to be successful in college. Many colleges and universities use the SAT as an indicator of a student's readiness to do college-level work. SAT scores may be used as a basis for awarding merit-based financial aid. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800.

 

 CR Math Writing Total
University School class of 2008 average scores 599 601 613 1,813
University School class of 2007 average scores: 594 605 601 1,800
2007 National average scores: 502 515 494 1,511
2007 Florida average scores: 497 496 479 1,472
                       

Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards

Honoring outstanding achievements, academic distinction, and community service of the finest high school seniors. A Silver Knight nominee has demonstrated academic excellence and a consistent record of service to the school and community and must be recommended by their school in one of fifteen categories.

  • Over the past 6 years, University School has had 6 Silver Knight Winners.
  • Over the past 6 years, University School has had 19 Silver Knight Honorable Mention Awards.

Community Service and Leadership Honors

  • The class of 2008 performed over 58,000 community service hours during their high school years.
  • 100% of the seniors participated in their class project at the Cooperative Feeding Program.
  • Youth Leadership Broward 2008 selected 4 students to participate in its prestigious program.
  • Senior Capstone Projects provided real-world internship experience for seniors in the professional community and NSU graduate programs including Dentistry, Pharmacology, Education, Law, Business, Oceanography, Speech and Language, and NSU Departments of Public Relations and Technology.

Athletic Accomplishments

  • USchool received All-County and All-Broward individual recognition and team District & Regional Championships in Football, Soccer, Softball, Cross Country, Basketball and Diving.
  • The 2008 Football Team amassed a 10-0 regular season record and captured the District 8, Class 2B Championship along the way.
  • The 2008-2009 Boys Soccer Team dominated their way through the regular season and District competition, capturing the District 14, Class 3A championship.
  • The 2008 Girls Tennis Team captured the Class 1A District Championship, advancing to the Regional Finals.

Faculty Achievements

  • A faculty member wrote two source books for secondary and college teachers: Cultural Diversity in Literature Art and Music • Images of Women in Art and Literature
  • A faculty member wrote a guide for high school and college students: Help, I Have to Write a Paper!
  • A college application advisor has written a text book for a college writing course.
  • Five faculty members were selected to be AP exam Readers
  • A faculty member has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and honored with the Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Award
  • University of Florida has selected a faculty member to be a College Application Reader
  • College Counselors attended the prestigious Harvard Institute on College Admission
  • The Theatre Arts Coordinator has been named to the Board of Directors of the Florida Association for Theatre Education.

Fine and Performing Arts

Art

  • Two students received Congressional Art Awards and will have their work displayed in the US Capital and the Florida Office of US Representative Wendy Wasserman-Shultz
  • Alumnus, Danielle Kain, was selected as one of the top 30 students in the country to have their work displayed at the AP Program’s studio art exhibit in Atlanta.  
  • 10 students won Gold Key Awards at the Regional Scholastic Art Awards
  • 10 students won Silver Key Awards at the Regional Scholastic Art Awards
  • 4 students won Honorable Mentions at the Regional Scholastic Art Awards
  • 6 students advanced to the National Scholastic Art Competition
  • 2 students received awards at the National Scholastic Art Competition
  • 2 students each received one of 5 American Vision Awards given in Broward County and   advanced to the National Scholastic Art Competition in New York City

Forensics

  • 11 students (out of 14) qualified and 3 students became finalists at the Florida State Forensics Tournament
  • 5 students were finalists at the Florida State Novice Forensics Tournament
  • A faculty member was named the Broward Forensics Coach of the Year and was also awarded the State Forensics Coach of the Year.
  • A faculty member is the Vice President of the Florida Forensic League State Executive Board
  • 1 Student Advanced to the Final Round of the National Tournament of Champions in Congress.
  • 5 students were in the finals at the University of Florida Blue Key National Tournament
  • 5 students were in late elimination rounds at the Yale Invitational
  • 6 students were in late elimination rounds at the Harvard National Tournament
  • 1 Student was in the finals of the Emory National Tournament
  • 7 Students qualified to the National Catholic Forensic League National Tournament and 3 students were in elimination rounds.
  • 3 students qualified to the National Forensic League National Tournament.

Music

  • 20 Upper School choral students participated in the 2008 Florida All- State Chorus and were among the highest scoring district wide.
  • 2 students were selected to the 2007-08 Broward All County Gold Honors Orchestra.
  • 2 students were selected to 3rd Chair at the Florida State Music Educators All State Assessment
  • Our students were participants in All Country and All State Band Performances
  • Our students consistently have Superior Solo and Ensemble Ratings at State Music Assessment Evaluations

Thespian and Theatre Arts Achievements

  • 48 students competed in individual events and achieved excellent and superior ratings
  • 21 students performed at District One Acts and received an excellent rating and an All Star Cast Member Award
  • The Copacabana musical received several South Florida Cappies nominations and the  Orchestra Pit was awarded a Cappie.