There are 92 schools in the USA with the word american in the name.
The word "American" is commonly found in U.S. public school names due to its strong association with national identity and shared values. By including "American" in the name, schools often seek to emphasize ideals such as democracy, freedom, and unity, which are central to the country's cultural and historical narrative. The use of the term also reflects a desire to foster patriotism and a sense of belonging among students from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, incorporating "American" into a school name signifies the institution's commitment to preparing students for active citizenship and participation in the broader society. This naming tradition has been widely adopted as a way to reinforce educational goals that align with national principles.
Arizona (24)
American Heritage Academy - Camp Verde in Camp Verde, AZAmerican Heritage Academy - Cottonwood in Cottonwood, AZ
American Leadership Academy Anthem K–6 in Florence, AZ
EVIT - American Leadership Academy Anthem South in Florence, AZ
American Leadership Academy Gilbert K–6 in Gilbert, AZ
American Leadership Academy Gilbert North K–12 in Gilbert, AZ
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K–6 in Gilbert, AZ
EVIT - American Leadership Academy Gilbert North in Gilbert, AZ
Glendale American School in Glendale, AZ
American Leadership Academy Mesa K–6 in Mesa, AZ
American Leadership Academy Mesa North K–12 in Mesa, AZ
American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies in Mesa, AZ
American Leadership Academy Virtual in Mesa, AZ
EVIT - American Leadership Academy of Applied Technologies in Mesa, AZ
Pan-American Charter School in Phoenix, AZ
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K–12 in Queen Creek, AZ
American Leadership Academy Signal Butte K–6 in Queen Creek, AZ
EVIT - American Leadership Academy Queen Creek in Queen Creek, AZ
EVIT American Leadership Academy Ironwood K–12 in Queen Creek, AZ
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12 in San Tan Valley, AZ
American Leadership Academy San Tan Valley K–6 in San Tan Valley, AZ
American Leadership Academy - Sierra Vista K–12 in Sierra Vista, AZ
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K–12 in Surprise, AZ
EVIT - American Leadership Academy West Foothills in Waddell, AZ
California (12)
American Canyon High School in American Canyon, CAAmerican Canyon Middle School in American Canyon, CA
American Elementary School in Bakersfield, CA
American High School in Fremont, CA
American Union Elementary School in Fresno, CA
American River Charter in Georgetown, CA
American Indian Public Charter School II in Oakland, CA
American River Collegiate Academy in Orangevale, CA
American Lakes in Sacramento, CA
American Legion High School (Continuation) in Sacramento, CA
Rio Americano High School in Sacramento, CA
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs) in Santa Rosa, CA
Colorado (3)
American Academy in Castle Pines, COFrench American School of Denver in Denver, CO
American Legacy Academy in Windsor, CO
District of Columbia (1)
Latin American Montessori Bilingual Pcs in Washington, DCFlorida (2)
American Senior High School in Hialeah, FLBridgeprep Academy Interamerican Campus in Miami, FL
Idaho (3)
American Falls Academy in American Falls, IDAmerican Falls High School in American Falls, ID
American Heritage Charter School in Idaho Falls, ID
Illinois (3)
Inter-American Elementary Magnet School in Chicago, ILAmerican Dreamer STEM Academy in Decatur, IL
Americana Elementary School in Glendale Heights, IL
Michigan (5)
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll in Inkster, MIAmerican International Academy Upper Elementary in Inkster, MI
American Montessori Academy Elementary in Livonia, MI
American International Academy Elementary in Westland, MI
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary in Westland, MI
Minnesota (1)
American Indian Magnet School in Saint Paul, MNMissouri (1)
Nahed Chapman New American Aca in St. Louis, MONorth Carolina (4)
American Leadership Academy Charlotte in Charlotte, NCAmerican Leadership Academy - Johnston in Clayton, NC
American Renaissance School in Statesville, NC
American Leadership Academy-Coastal in Wilmington, NC
New Jersey (1)
American History High School in Newark, NJNew Mexico (1)
Native American Community Academy in Albuquerque, NMNew York (14)
Academy for New Americans in Astoria, NYAmerican Dream Charter School in Bronx, NY
High School of American Studies at Lehman College in Bronx, NY
New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (the) in Bronx, NY
Pan American International High School at Monroe in Bronx, NY
Cobble Hill School of American Studies in Brooklyn, NY
New American Academy Charter School (the) in Brooklyn, NY
PS 770 New American Academy in Brooklyn, NY
Native American Magnet in Buffalo, NY
Pan American International High School in Elmhurst, NY
Academy of American Studies in Long Island City, NY
47 American Sign Language and English Lower School (the) in New York, NY
American Sign Language & English Secondary School in New York, NY
New York French-American Charter School in New York, NY
Pennsylvania (1)
Pan American Academy Cs in Philadelphia, PASouth Carolina (1)
American Leadership Academy South Carolina-Lexington Campu in Lexington, SCSouth Dakota (1)
American Horse School in Allen, SDTennessee (2)
American Classical Academy Rutherford in Lavergne, TNAmerican Way Middle School in Memphis, TN
Utah (11)
American Fork High School in American Fork, UTAmerican Fork Junior High School in American Fork, UT
American Principles Academy in Cedar City, UT
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 in Draper, UT
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 in Draper, UT
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 in Draper, UT
American Preparatory Academy - Salem in Salem, UT
American Academy of Innovation in South Jordan, UT
American Leadership Academy in Spanish Fork, UT
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School in West Valley City, UT
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans in West Valley City, UT
Wisconsin (1)
Hapa-Hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 in Milwaukee, WI
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate