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Do you ever stop thinking about what the future holds for your teenager? Neither do we.
These next few years in your teenager's life are a time when every moment matters. So when we set out to create the ideal high school experience for intellectually adventurous Jewish teenagers, we knew it had to be a boarding school. This is the American Hebrew Academy: one of a kind, and designed to make the most of these important days, weeks, and years.
We'd like to learn more We're ready to apply now: Make every moment matter to you.
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Our interactive language learning lab includes voice recognition software to help students study Hebrew and other languages outside the classroom.
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Students use their tablet computers to complete homework assignments during Z’man Limud, our nightly study hall. Faculty are always close at hand.
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The Blue Team cheers are full of ruach and spirit during the Academy’s annual Maccabiah (Color War)!
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The Academy is centered around student projects and activities—students even help build the campus sukkah!
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Members of the Class of 2011 celebrate on the home court after an Eagle's Basketball Victory!
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Students leading songs during a campus-wide celebration of Tu B'shevat!
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Faculty and Students enjoying "naval warfare," a strategic game developed by the Academy's History Department, on the Academy's 22-acre lake!
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Our students are seriously committed to service and tikkun olam. Here, a student helps as the Academy hosts the annual Greensboro Special Olympics.
Meaningful community and lifelong friendships.
Our students grow in so many ways. They publish in the literary magazine. Become valued teammates. Enjoy the warmth of Shabbat. Develop critical time management and study skills. Leadership abilities grow through significant service projects — as do powerful relationships. Whether our students are Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, or "just Jewish," they thrive in a living/learning community that's serious about inquiry, passionate about connection, and committed to Jewish identity.
Role models and resources are always close at hand in the form of faculty members, houseparents (many of whom are also faculty), fellows (recent college graduates who assist with residential life), and madrichim (peer mentors).
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Learning with fun and purpose—
for college and for life.
Academic rigor balanced with plentiful choices.
Sports medicine. Astrophysics. Improvisational Comedy. EcoJudaism. In our course catalog, you'll find a full roster of college prep and AP-level academic subjects, as well as an extraordinary range of electives.
Everything in our holistic environment is designed to make the most of personal instruction and technology: from custom-designed learning tables that encourage discussion, to classroom SMART Boards that seamlessly integrate with students' Lenovo ThinkPad tablet computers.
Your teenager's immersive, experiential learning extends beyond the classroom, too. When Academy students learn about the history of the Jewish people their junior year, they're in Israel, taking part in a ten-week study-abroad program with their Academy classmates.
Wide-open possibilities
Looking ahead: college and beyond.
We offer an experience that's unique among American high schools—and that means our graduates stand out in the admissions offices of the nation's most impressive colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the American Hebrew Academy different from all other high schools? We are a category of one: a Jewish boarding school that welcomes students from all Jewish backgrounds—Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, and "just Jewish." By living and learning together, and experiencing Jewish life in all its diversity, students come to more fully understand and appreciate what being Jewish means to them.
Where do your students come from? The currently enrolled student body represents 23 U.S. states, as well as Aruba, Chile, Costa Rica, Israel, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Moldova, and Thailand. Approximately 80 percent of students board on campus and 20 percent commute from the surrounding area.
Is there an entrance exam? We require the results of a standardized test taken during the school year prior to entrance. The SSAT, ERB, PSAT, SAT, or, for non-native English speakers, the TOEFL or SLEP tests are acceptable. An interview, application, recommendations, and school records are also required.
Are scholarships/financial aid available? The Academy is committed to providing access to qualified students by providing substantial financial aid. However, because the number of requests for aid typically exceeds our capacity, we cannot ensure that every family seeking financial assistance will receive an award. These awards are made on a first-come, first–served basis, so we encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible—preferably before May 1—for the highest probability of receiving an award. Families requesting financial assistance must be able to pay a minimum of at least $12,000 for a boarding student or $9,000 for a day student from sources other than the Academy. All awards are made independent of and have no impact on academic admission to the Academy. To apply for financial assistance click here. International families seeking financial assistance, click here.
What do college admissions officers think about American Hebrew Academy's graduates? Among the nation's 28,000 high schools, there is no place like the American Hebrew Academy—and the Academy's students stand out in a sea of conventional applicants. Academy graduates have been admitted to prestigious liberal arts colleges and research powerhouses like Columbia, Cornell, Northwestern, Princeton, UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, and Wellesley.