Rye High School Named A 2019-2020 'Distinguished School' Winner

RYE, NY—The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) recently announced its scholar-athlete school awards for the 2019-20 academic year, with Rye High School earning honors.

The high school was named a School of Distinction recipient.

Schools can apply for School of Distinction status by having 100 percent of its varsity teams qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons.

According to NYSPHSAA, the purpose of the association's School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards is to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor.

"We are excited once again to see the numbers of schools honored increase and it is a true testament to the kind of student-athletes we were have here in New York State," said Dr. Robert Zayas NYSPHSAA Executive Director. "We continue to be proud of this program which highlights and celebrates schools that value the importance of academics, as well as athletics. The fact that so many student-athletes thrived in the face of a pandemic this past winter is truly remarkable."

This year, 56 schools earned the School of Distinction Award and 140 schools earned the School of Excellence Award. An additional 21 schools received the School of Distinction Award and 13 more received the School of Excellence Award compared to 2018-19 school year.

For the full list of schools honored statewide, click here.