The Averill Park Central School District is proud to announce that it has earned the distinction of a School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) for having 25 of its 26 teams, including two merged teams, named NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete teams.
This honor recognizes member schools that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to academic achievement throughout the 2025-26 school year. The purpose of the School of Excellence Award is to unite athletic departments in challenging every varsity team to achieve statewide academic recognition through the NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete program.