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Smithtown HS West Named School of Distinction

Teams receive School of Distinction status by having 100 percent of varsity teams earn a 90 percent GPA or higher.

Smithtown High School West has been recognized as a Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction for the 2015-2016 school year by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Teams receive School of Distinction status by having 100 percent of varsity teams earn a 90 percent GPA or higher.

With 30 varsity sports teams meeting the criteria, Smithtown High School West is one of only 32 schools in New York State to earn this honor. The purpose of the School of Distinction award is to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide honor.

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