Columbia High School was named a Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence earlier this month by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) for having 75% of its varsity teams earn Scholar-Athlete Awards in 2024-25 (90% GPA or above).
In total, 29 Columbia teams earned Scholar-Athlete Awards (includes three merged teams).
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, according to the NYSPHSAA.
This year, 110 schools earned the School of Distinction Award and 221 schools earned the School of Excellence Award.
“Congratulations to our Schools of Distinction and Excellence,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “These prestigious honors represent the culmination of a school year marked by outstanding achievement in the classroom. These accolades would not be possible without the dedication, hard work, and commitment of the student-athletes, coaches, and administrators whose efforts these awards proudly recognize.”
Congratulations to our student athletes, families, coaches and teachers!
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