Why Latin? 36% of Seniors recognized as National Merit Semifinalists/Commended

Why study Latin?

36% (4 of 11) of Highlands Latin’s class of 2017 were recognized as National Merit Semifinalists or Commended students. Congratulations to Semifinalists Tanner Petrie and Jobe Arnold, and to Commended Students Worden Barr and Jack Spurlock.
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Over the last decade, Highlands Latin has maintained the highest percentage of National Merit Semifinalists and Commended students in Louisville.

Come see what Highlands Latin’s culture of academic excellence can do for your family. Join us for an Open House on Sunday, October 30th

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Spring Meadows Campus: 10901 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243
Crescent Hill Campus: 2800 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

The National Merit Scholarship program is the most prestigious national academic award for high school seniors. Across the country, 1% of college bound seniors are recognized as semifinalists and less than 3% are recognized as commended students.

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