The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced that 238 students from 13 sports teams from Penfield High School were named Scholar-Athletes for the Fall 2025 season.

The Scholar-Athlete program recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of student-athletes across the state.  To qualify as a Scholar-Athlete team, the average of 75% of the roster must be 90.00 or higher for the marking period. Teams that qualify receive a Scholar-Athlete certificate while individual students earning the distinction receive pins to celebrate their accomplishments. 

“The Scholar-Athlete program remains one of the most meaningful recognitions we provide as an Association,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “The dedication shown by these student-athletes, balancing rigorous academic responsibilities with their commitments to interscholastic athletics, is truly remarkable.” 

The Scholar-Athlete Program, now in its 33rd year, continues to emphasize the role of academic excellence within education-based athletics.  

The following Penfield teams earned the fall designation:

• Boy’s Cross Country
• Boy’s Soccer
• Boy’s Volleyball
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Game Day Cheerleading
• Girl’s Cross Country
• Girl’s Golf
• Girl’s Soccer
• Girl’s Swimming/Diving
• Girl’s Tennis
• Girl’s Volleyball
• Gymnastics