Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! You will earn and graduate with a standard high school diploma from American High School Academy, not a GED. An AHSA high school diploma qualifies you to apply to colleges and universities.

Yes! American High School Academy is listed with the Florida Department of Education, District #13, School #4283, as required by section 1002.42(2)(h) of the Florida Statutes. AHSA is Cognia accredited and accredited by AAHSA, a non-profit national and international accrediting body.

AHSA is also registered or listed with:

• The U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES School ID #A0509036)
• The College Board’s National Secondary School List for the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PLAN and ACT assessments required for most colleges, universities and scholarships

American High School Academy is a member of:

• The College Board. Our College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) code is #102010. Formed in December 1899, the College Board is a membership association of more than 6,000 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations. It develops and administers standardized tests and curricula used by K–12 and post-secondary institutions to promote college readiness and as part of the college admissions process.
• The National Dropout Prevention Network (NDPN), as an institutional member. NDPN serves as a research center and resource network for practitioners, researchers and policymakers working to reshape school and community environments so youth in at-risk situations get the quality education and services they need to succeed academically and graduate from high school.
• The Education Industry Association (EIA), as a bronze business member. Founded in 1990, EIA is the premier professional association for private providers of education services and suppliers and developers of educational content.

Our registrar obtains the student’s official transcript when processing the admission application. The student is then enrolled at the appropriate sequential course level based on the transcript record. Our Transfer of Credits page explains how credits are evaluated and transferred into the student’s record at AHSA.

No. Private educational institutions do not require state-mandated examinations to meet graduation requirements.

Students must meet AHSA’s graduation requirements. We take pride in maintaining our students’ academic integrity and helping each student meet them. We perform record audits and issue diplomas only once the student has met all required criteria.

You are our focus! We’re dedicated to the individual needs of our students, with small classes and teachers who care about your success, in a stress-free environment that supports your mental health and well-being.

We also focus on helping you develop as both a student and an adult. Completing your high school diploma with AHSA helps you gain the skills you need to succeed at school and in life.

Yes! AHSA has many student athletes who play sports at local public schools. We offer NCAA-approved core class options and partner with Florida Virtual School (FLVS) to accommodate all student levels. Learn about our NCAA programs.

We create a safe space for students to be themselves. Our classrooms and student areas are designed to promote learning and hands-on activities, with modern furniture where students can relax and move.

AHSA has a zero-tolerance bullying policy. Our school is smaller than a traditional school, and social interaction happens on a personal level. Respect among students and between students and staff is expected and required to remain a student at the school.

Every member of the AHSA community, including staff, students and parents or guardians, is expected to follow the AHSA Code of Ethics.

With personalized instruction, students gain confidence and learn how to interact with their peers and teachers. AHSA students learn to be self-advocates, are encouraged to ask questions in class and schedule time to speak with their teachers.

AHSA offers a wellness and life skills course (required for full-time students) to prepare students for life after high school. We also offer a Dual Enrollment course, SLS – Student Life Skills, to prepare students for success in college.

Through the AHSA Parent Portal, you’ll always have access to your child’s student record. You can see their progress through lessons, assignments and quizzes whenever you want, plus up-to-date attendance and anything else the teacher thinks you should know. Portal access is sent to the registered parent or guardian when your child enrolls.

High school students can get lunch at a nearby cafeteria with parent or guardian approval. Students can also bring their own lunch and snacks, or order Uber Eats, and eat in a designated area.

Students are encouraged to form clubs based on their interests, with approval from AHSA administration. AHSA is also proudly registered as a Key Club, and all students are invited to take part and give back to the community.

We also offer field trips and events like family picnics, Grad Bash and a graduation ceremony. For parents, guardians and the community, we host open houses and educational events.

Yes! We have graduates attending colleges, universities and technical schools throughout the U.S. and abroad. American High School Academy is dedicated to the success of its graduates. Graduation isn’t the final stop for many of our students, and continuing support matters, so we’re proud to help graduates enroll in public or private regionally accredited colleges and universities.

Yes! Many of our graduates have gone on to become police officers and corrections officers. Graduates have enrolled in local police academies and law enforcement programs including Miami Dade College, Broward College, Florida Keys Community College and many others.

Basic requirements an applicant must meet to be considered for a law enforcement program or police academy:

• Attend an orientation before submitting an application
• Be at least 19 years old and a United States citizen
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be of good moral character as defined by 11b-27.0011 of the Florida Administrative Code
• Have not been convicted of any felony, including a “withholding of adjudication,” nor convicted of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. Any and all arrests will be reviewed by the School of Justice.
• Have a valid Florida driver’s license with no more than four moving violations in the past 36 months; no license suspensions in the past five years; no DUI convictions, including a “no contest” plea, in the past 10 years; and no convictions for reckless driving, fleeing or leaving the scene of an accident
• Submit to a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), a “lie detector”
• Submit to a psychological assessment
• Submit to a physical examination, including screening for illegal substances by a licensed physician
• Submit to a criminal history verification
• Submit a credit history with a credit score for the previous six months
• Submit to a School of Justice administrative interview

Yes! Many of our graduates have gone on to become firefighters, enrolling in local fire academies and firefighter certification programs including Miami Dade College and many more.

Basic requirements for the Firefighter Minimum Standards program:

• The Firefighter Minimum Standards Program meets the requirements of the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, State Fire Marshal Office, for certification as a paid, professional firefighter.
• The program consists of a 450-hour Firefighter Minimum Standards class.
• It includes the written and practical portions of the State Firefighter Certification examination.
• Proof of a USDOT First Responder course, or state certification as an EMT or paramedic, is required to take the state firefighter certification examination.

Yes! Our graduates are proudly serving in every branch of the United States Armed Forces. Applicants must complete the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), a set of aptitude tests that measure reading comprehension, word knowledge, math facts and arithmetic reasoning.

• Like all enlistees with a diploma from an accredited high school, home school or alternative school, AHSA graduates must score a minimum of 50 on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT).
• The AFQT is the part of the ASVAB that measures reading comprehension, word knowledge, math facts and arithmetic reasoning.
• While the minimum score ranges from 31 in the Army to 45 in the Coast Guard for graduates of traditional high schools, in today’s competitive recruiting environment a score of 50 is in line with what applicants need to succeed.

Yes! Many of our graduates attending colleges, universities and technical schools throughout the U.S. receive financial aid. We’re proud to help our graduates and their families with every part of the college search, selection, application and financial aid (FAFSA) process, free of charge. About college placement