A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL & FAU HIGH SCHOOL

A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL & FAU HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the FAU LAB SCH school district, located in BOCA RATON, FL with about 1,147 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL & FAU HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

A.D. Henderson University School (ADHUS) and FAU High School represent a unique, dual-campus laboratory school model located on the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) campus in Boca Raton. Affiliated with the university’s College of Education, the school serves as a research site for educational innovation and teacher training. A.D. Henderson focuses on providing a rigorous K-8 curriculum, while FAU High School offers a highly accelerated, specialized program that allows gifted students to earn their high school diplomas while simultaneously completing an undergraduate degree at FAU—often tuition-free.

The institution is highly regarded for its selective, high-achieving environment, which emphasizes STEM education, research opportunities, and early college immersion. Because it is a public laboratory school, it operates under the university’s governance rather than the traditional school district, allowing for greater flexibility in its teaching methods and curriculum design. Students at this institution are part of a tight-knit, intellectually driven community that bridges the gap between primary education and higher learning, preparing them for competitive university pathways from a very young age.

For more information, contact A.D. HENDERSON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL & FAU HIGH SCHOOL at (561) 297-3970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.