Additionally, 31 students awarded Commended status PHOENIX, Ariz.—December 1, 2016—Great Hearts Academies has 9 students who were recognized as National Merit Semifinalists, and 31 students who achieved Commended status. Students must test in the 99th percentile for semifinalist recognition and above the 97th percentile for the commendation. Traditionally, less than 1% of students in the... Read More »