HPISD Seniors Recognized as National Merit Semifinalists

Eighteen seniors at Highland Park High School have been named Semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.

National Merit Semifinalists represent fewer than 1% of the country’s high school seniors. They are selected based on their scores on the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

About 95% of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship and earn the Merit Scholar title. Almost 7,000 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million will be offered next spring.

Merit Scholar designees are selected based on their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies.

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