Commissioner's Academic Challenge
Catalog organization: Commissioner's Academic Challenge / Polk County Public Schools
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What Is Commissioner's Academic Challenge?
The Commissioner's Academic Challenge is Florida's statewide high-school academic tournament. Each participating school district selects one six-student team and one coach; four students play at a time and two serve as alternates. Eligible students are enrolled in grades 9–12 in the district. Individual students do not apply directly to the state tournament, and a district may draw its six students from one or several schools.
Rounds mix fast lockout questions with collaborative written team questions across language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, French and Spanish, health, physical education, and technology. Districts compete in three divisions based on enrollment. Current awards include team trophies, medallions, championship rings, scholarships, and selection to the six-student Team Florida, although the public 2026 pages do not publish a complete current award-value table.
Commissioner's Academic Challenge Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | In person |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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