Arlington To Take Part In WGBH's High School Quiz Show

ARLINGTON, MA — Arlington High School students will go head-to-head in a battle of the brains against students from Acton-Boxborough in the first round of High School Quiz Show, WGBH's televised academic tournament, at 6 p.m. Saturday, February 15 on WGBH 2.

But first they'll be taping the show.

Boston media personality Billy Costa (who some of you may remember from The Phantom Gourmet, or TV Diner or Dining Playbook) hosts as 17 teams face quick-fire questions in subjects including math, current events, science, literature and history. The winner of the single-elimination bracketed competition will be named the High School Quiz Show Massachusetts State Champion.

If you're interested in cheering on your team live Jan. 25, you can get free tickets if you RSVP online.

The schools competing on High School Quiz Show earned the highest scores on a written quiz at WGBH's "Super Sunday" qualifying event at WGBH studios in Brighton in October.

The Season 11 bracket includes last year's defending champion, Boston Latin School, and three schools competing for the first time — Salem Academy Charter School, Taunton High School and Waltham High School.

"At its core, High School Quiz Show is a celebration of statewide academic achievement, the dedication of educators and of course, the hard work of the students," said executive producer Hillary Wells. "From classmates to parents to anyone who loves the chance to test their knowledge, we hope that fans will tune in, play along at home and cheer on their favorite teams."

High School Quiz Show airs Saturdays at 6pm and repeats Sundays at 10am and 5pm on WGBH 2. Episodes can also be streamed at WGBH.org and on YouTube.

Questions on the show are aligned with the Massachusetts high school curriculum standards in subjects that include literature, history, civics, science and math, as well as current events, and general knowledge.