Alvin ISD is thrilled to announce a significant achievement for the 2024-2025 school year, with 11 students being named National Merit Semifinalists—10 from Shadow Creek High School and one from Alvin High School. This marks more than double the number of semifinalists compared to last year.
Being recognized as a National Merit Semifinalist is a highly esteemed honor that reflects both academic excellence and hard work. These students earned their spots through outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Nationally, 16,000 semifinalists, who scored in the top 1%, are now eligible to compete for approximately 7,250 National Merit Scholarships, which will be awarded in the spring. Additionally, 34,000 students who scored in the top 2-3% will receive Commended recognition.
“This accomplishment speaks to the dedication of our students and the exceptional quality of education provided by our teachers,” said Alvin ISD Superintendent Carol Nelson. “It also highlights the invaluable support from parents, families, and the wider Alvin ISD community. We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and eagerly await their future achievements.”
These National Merit Semifinalists reflect Alvin ISD’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence:
Bryant Nesrsta - Alvin High School
Connor J Bellard – Shadow Creek High School
Ananya S Chandak - Shadow Creek High School
Nathan E Crews - Shadow Creek High School
Dannie N Jacob - Shadow Creek High School
Rishabh Makker - Shadow Creek High School
Ishan A Patel - Shadow Creek High School
Shaivi Durga Peddada - Shadow Creek High School
Ashwin Vijayakumar - Shadow Creek High School
Michael J Walla - Shadow Creek High School
Joshua S Wu - Shadow Creek High School