Baldwin High School Recognized by NYSPHSAA with School of Excellence Award
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District Among 77 Winners Across Long Island and 331 State-Wide
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) named Baldwin High School a School of Excellence Award winner for the 2024-25 school year.
The School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards aim to unite athletic departments and challenge their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. This year, 110 schools earned the School of Distinction Award and 221 schools earned the School of Excellence Award. To earn the School of Excellence Award, 75% of a school’s varsity teams must achieve a collective GPA of 90% or higher during their season.
“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.”
Established in the 1991–92 school year, NYSPHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Team Award has a proud tradition of honoring academic achievement among student-athletes. The School of Distinction Award, introduced in 2002–03, and the School of Excellence Award, launched in 2016–17, further celebrate schools that exemplify a commitment to success in the classroom while balancing the demands of athletic participation. Together, these honors showcase the dedication, discipline, and excellence demonstrated by students and school communities across New York State.
Winning schools received a commemorative plaque. To be eligible to receive this prestigious recognition, schools must apply following the Spring Scholar-Athlete submission each school year.
“We are honored to be among this year’s winners of the School of Excellence,” said Drew Cronin, the athletic director for Baldwin Union Free School District. “Academics play a crucial role in our student-athletes' experience, alongside sportsmanship and civility. Congratulations to our student-athletes, coaches and support staff for this outstanding achievement!”
See related: Official Press Release from the NYSPHSAA
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