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Located on Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter, FAU High School - Jupiter Campus in partnership with Max Planck Academy is the premier early university entrance high school experience in North America for STEM-focused juniors and seniors in high school.

FAU High School is the only public, accelerated pre-collegiate program that has every one of its students working towards a cost-free bachelor's degree and high school diploma simultaneously. It paves the way for students to graduate college debt-free.

 

WHY FAU HIGH SCHOOL - JUPITER CAMPUS?

High school juniors pursue a university curriculum while having opportunities to work with leading FAU and Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) researchers. Students receive intensive research training and enrichment experiences from FAU and MPFI faculty. In addition, select students may have the opportunity to pursue independent neuroscience-related research projects in MPFI-sponsored laboratories.

Graduates, beginning in 2022, will have the opportunity to earn an Academy designation with a Max Planck Academy seal on their FAU High School diploma, followed by acceptance to the FAU Max Planck Honors Program, diverse study abroad opportunities, and accelerated completion of degree programs at FAU’s Wilkes Honors College and FAU. This campus provides an unmatched early university experience, building foundations for entrance to exceptional graduate and professional programs, and the opportunity to contribute to the broader research community in South Florida and throughout the world.

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Superintendent, Dr. Joel Herbst receives 2025 ICON in Education Design Award

We’re proud to announce that our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Joel Herbst, has been named a recipient of the 2025 ICON In Education Design Award, a prestigious honor recognizing visionary leaders who transform education... more

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Students Named National Winners in 33rd Annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Competition

Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) have announced the eight national winners of the 33rd annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition—the world’s largest K–12 science competition. This year’s... more

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29 FAU Students Honored at MPFI Senior Research Symposium

Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience hosted its Senior Research Symposium on April 8, 2025. During the annual event, 29 outstanding seniors from Florida Atlantic University High School – Jupiter Campus were recognized... more

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Inaugural FAU Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy Brainwaves Symposium

The inaugural Brainwaves: Brain-Based Learning & Action Research Symposium was hosted by the FAU Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy (SNSTA) and held at the FAU Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute (SNBI) on March 31, 2025. more

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A.D. Henderson Teams Named Regional Winners in ExploraVision Competition

Two talented elementary school teams have been named regional winners in the 33rd annual ExploraVision program, a nationwide science competition co-sponsored by Toshiba and the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA).... more

 
 
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National School Lunch Program
June 24, 2025

To qualify for the National School Lunch Program, parents and guardians must complete a new National School Lunch Program (NSLP) application every year; this application opens on July 1. Read more

2025-2026 School Uniforms
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2025-2026 Welcome Back
June 24, 2025

We are excited to welcome our Owl family to the 2024-2025 school year! Please adhere to the scheduled dates and times to ensure that we accommodate all of our families. The presentations will begin promptly at the scheduled start time. Read more

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