Several area programs topped the list of the FHSAA’s (Florida High School Athletic Association) 2019-2020 Academic Team Champions standings — for having among the highest cumulative team GPAs across all sports for their respective classifications, for the entire school year.
Academy at the Lakes (Class 2A) and Steinbrenner High (Class 7A) both finished second overall among all schools in their respective classifications, while Carrollwood Day School finished 15th in Class 3A and Land O’ Lakes tied for 26th in Class 5A.
The academic program recognizes teams in each of the FHSAA’s sanctioned and recognized sports. For the 2019-2020 school year, the state’s 699 member senior high schools were divided into seven classifications for administrative purposes based on the enrollments submitted to the FHSAA. All team members listed on its varsity roster (or those who participate in at least one district game in football) are considered in compiling its cumulative team grade point average.
