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Local High Schools NamedSchools of Distinction and Excellence

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Education.

LATHAM — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced its 2023-2024 Schools of Distinction and Excellence on Friday. Ballston Spa Senior High School and Saratoga Central Catholic High School were named Schools of Distinction, while Saratoga Springs High School and Schuylerville High School were designated as Schools of Excellence.

Winning schools will receive their commemorative awards at their local athletic director workshop this fall. 

To earn School of Distinction status, 100% of the school’s varsity teams must qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons. School of Excellence status is awarded to schools with 75% of varsity teams that qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award.

According to NYSPHSAA, the purpose of the School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards are to unite athletic departments in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. This year, 114 schools earned the School of Distinction Award and 226 schools earned the School of Excellence Award.

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