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About AHSA
American High School Academy is an innovative and fully accredited college preparatory school devoted to educational excellence, where students are inspired and challenged to reach their full potential.
- Founded in 2003
- Cognia accredited
- Two Miami campuses
Our mission
We aim to empower and educate the whole student, embracing a modern and dynamic learning approach that honors and cultivates their individual talents and gifts. We believe in an inclusive educational journey that actively involves families in every step of their child’s growth and development.
Our vision
Our innovative and nurturing environment prepares students not just for college, but for life’s exciting journey ahead. We are committed to educational services that extend beyond the classroom, fostering a strong sense of community, locally and globally.
Founded
2003
Reinaldo Valentino founded American High School Academy in 2003 as an accredited school for middle and high school students, with a focus on personalized learning and STEM. Today, families take an active part in their child’s progress, because learning works best when home and school work together.
Leadership messages
A message from our Head of Schools
“As Head of Schools, I am proud that American High School Academy has been serving our community since 2003, providing excellence in education and personalized learning experiences.”
At AHSA, we understand that each student is unique, and we are committed to providing a variety of learning options to meet their individual needs. In addition to our personalized microschool environment, we also offer blended and virtual learning options.
Education is not just about academics, which is why we place a high value on social connections. Our clubs and organizations, including our Key Club, give students the chance to connect with like-minded peers and serve their community.
Reinaldo Valentino
Head of Schools
A message from our Principal
“To each individual student: our journey together will be full of collaboration, exploration and inclusion until you reach the final destination, graduation!”
American High School Academy is a non-traditional private school that focuses on the student and their needs. As Principal, my role is to provide a safe, supportive, caring and nurturing learning environment where all students can express their limitless potential.
Carmen Molina-Churchman
Principal · Certified School Counselor
The AHSA team
Dedicated to our students’ success.
Accredited & state registered
AHSA is a Cognia® accredited school. To earn accreditation, a school completes an internal and external review and must meet Cognia’s Performance Standards, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
You can find AHSA on the Cognia Accredited Schools Registry.
Cognia®Accredited by the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission
AAHSAAll American High School Association, accredited since 2004
Florida Department of EducationSchools #13-4283 and #13-1663 · M-DCPS contracted school #13-7864
U.S. Department of EducationNCES school ID A0509036
College BoardMember school, CEEB code 102010- NCAAApproved high school with NCAA-approved core courses
- SEVP-certifiedCertified to enroll F-1 nonimmigrant students (grades 9–12)
AOPA & STEM.ORGYou Can Fly high school curriculum, STEM.ORG accredited
AHSA is also a member of the National Dropout Prevention Network (NDPN) and the Education Industry Association (EIA).