By: NYSPHSAA Staff

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.
 
A 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.
 
To qualify as a Scholar-Athlete team, at least 75% of a team’s rosters’ 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.
 
“The Scholar-Athlete program continues to highlight the incredible commitment our student-athletes make to excellence in both the classroom and in competition,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “Balancing academics and athletics at such a high level is a tremendous achievement, and we commend every student and team recognized this winter.”
 
This winter, 647 schools participated in the program, representing approximately 82% of NYSPHSAA’s membership.
 
The full list of Scholar-Athlete teams and the number of individuals per team are available on the NYSPHSAA website.
Winter 2026 – Scholar-Athlete Teams
Winter 2026 – Scholar-Athlete – Number of Individuals
 
Looking 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.
 
For more information on the NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Program, visit www.nysphsaa.org.