[7] Entry to FAU High School as a 9th grader is competitive and consists of a series of standardized tests and interviews.

[8] FAU High School's structure is considered unique in the United States since 9th grade students undergo an accelerated and rigiorus curriculum to prepare them for collegiate study.

A typical graduate of FAU High School earns three years worth of college credits towards a bachelor's degree.

[12] FAU High School also hosts the university's Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies which studies complex robotics, machinery, and artificial intelligence.

[21] The School is recognized for producing Forbes 30 under 30 awardees,[22] finalists and seminfinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition, and Regeneron Scholars.