North Broward Preparatory School (NBPS) is a PK– 12 private, boarding and day

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in Coconut Creek,

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, United States. It was founded in 1957 by James Montgomery. The school was originally located in

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and relocated to its present location in the summer of 2004. The Coconut Creek campus of nearly consists of an upper, middle and lower school. It became a member of the Meritas Family of Schools in 2005 and then

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in June 2015.

History

The school was established in 1957 in Lighthouse Point. The school has grown to include grades Pre-K3 through 12. The boarding program has also expanded to include approximately 328 students.

Accreditation

North Broward Preparatory School is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and the Florida Kindergarten Council.http://www.fkconline.org/documents/h___q_member_schools.html

Membership

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(SAIS)

(NAE)

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(IB)

Athletics

The school is a member of the

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Notable alumni

* Kevin Austin Jr., American football player *

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, American football player * Ariana Grande, singer, songwriter, and actress * Sammis Reyes, Chilean-born basketball and American football player

References

External links

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