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21% of HLS Seniors Honored by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

17 Thursday Oct 2019

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Highlands Latin School would like to congratulate the four HLS seniors who were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their performance on the 2018 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Congratulations to Madison Miller, Tanay Neotia, and Chloe Walrad, who were named National Merit Semifinalists, and to Alex Harris, who was named a Commended Student. Continue reading →

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24% of 2019 Senior Class Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

10 Wednesday Oct 2018

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Highlands Latin School would like to congratulate 24% (5 of the 21) of the HLS Class of 2019 for being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their performance on the 2017 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Congratulations to Kate Burnett for being named a National Merit Semifinalist and to Grace Burnett, Davis Henderson, Rachel McGraw, and Carl Yoder for being recognized as Commended Students.

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According to a press release, the nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents the top 1% of test takers. Commended Students are named based on a nationally applied Selection Index score; they are honored for scoring in the top 3%, just below the level required to be named Semifinalists in their respective states.

Over the last decade, Highlands Latin has maintained the highest percentage of National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students in Louisville, Kentucky.

  • 20% of 2018 Seniors recognized as National Merit Semifinalists/Commended
  • 36% of 2017 Seniors recognized as National Merit Semifinalists/Commended

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Curious to know more about Highlands Latin School and the difference of a classical, Christian education? Join us for an information Open House on Sunday, October 28. HLS is an excellent choice for students and families who enjoy the challenge of learning.

Meet our teachers. Tour our classrooms. View our award-winning curriculum.

  • Crescent Hill Campus (K-8): 2800 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 – 1:00-3:00 p.m.
    • Short presentation beginning at 1:15 p.m.
  • Spring Meadows Campus (K-12): 10901 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243 – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
    • Short presentation beginning at 3:15 p.m.

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

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Why Study Latin? 20% of HLS Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

17 Tuesday Oct 2017

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Highlands Latin School would like to congratulate four HLS Class of 2018 seniors being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their scores on the 2016 PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Congratulations to Semifinalist Matthew Rouse and to Commended Students Katelyn Miller, Helen Mariah Murdoch, and Maggie Roy.


These four seniors join the ranks of many HLS alumni who have achieved the same honors, helping keep Highlands Latin at the top of Louisville academics.

  • 36% of 2017 Seniors recognized as National Merit Semifinalists/Commended
  • 33% of 2016 Seniors selected as National Merit Finalists/Commended

Over the last 10 years, HLS has had the highest percentage of National Merit Scholars from Louisville schools. Congratulations again to these outstanding students.


Interested in learning how Highlands Latin’s culture of academic excellence and award-winning curriculum can shape your student? Join us for an informational Open House on Sunday, October 29th.

HLS Open House Sunday October 29
Spring Meadows Campus: 10901 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville, KY 40243 – 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Crescent Hill Campus: 2800 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 – 3:00-4:30 p.m.


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

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