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LATHAM, NY – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announces the Winter 2026 Scholar-Athlete teams and number of scholar-athlete individuals, recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of student-athletes across the state.
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\nA total of 3,409 teams earned Scholar-Athlete recognition this winter, while 40,013 individual student-athletes achieved Scholar-Athlete status by earning an academic average of 90.0 or above for the marking period.
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\nTo qualify as a Scholar-Athlete team, at least 75% of a team\u2019s rosters\u2019 average must be 90.0 or higher. Teams that qualify receive a Scholar-Athlete certificate, while individual students earning the recognition receive pins to acknowledge their accomplishments.
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\n\u201cThe Scholar-Athlete program continues to highlight the incredible commitment our student-athletes make to excellence in both the classroom and in competition,\u201d said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. \u201cBalancing academics and athletics at such a high level is a tremendous achievement, and we commend every student and team recognized this winter.\u201d
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\nThis winter, 647 schools participated in the program, representing approximately 82% of NYSPHSAA\u2019s membership.
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\nThe full list of Scholar-Athlete teams and the number of individuals per team are available on the NYSPHSAA website.
\nWinter 2026 \u2013 Scholar-Athlete Teams<\/a>
\nWinter 2026 \u2013 Scholar-Athlete \u2013 Number of Individuals<\/a>
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\nLooking ahead, the Spring 2026 Scholar-Athlete submission window opened April 6, with a submission deadline of Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Additionally, School of Distinction and School of Excellence applications will open in early May.
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\nFor more information on the NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Program, visit www.nysphsaa.org<\/a>.\u00a0
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\nAbout NYSPHSAA (Twitter: @NYSPHSAA | Facebook: NYSPHSAA | YouTube: NYSPHSAASports):
\nThe New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. is a non-profit, voluntary, educational service organization composed of public, parochial, and private schools dedicated to providing equitable and safe competition for the students of its member schools. The organization conducts 38 championship events and governs the rules and regulations of high school athletics in New York State. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 7-12
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