United States Academic Decathlon

A team academic competition for high school students in which teams of nine compete in ten events: seven subject-area tests, an essay, speeches, an interview and the Super Quiz. Each team has three students in each GPA category (Honor, Scholastic and Varsity), and each event is worth 1,000 points per competitor.

Offered by United States Academic Decathlon. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Humanities, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about United States Academic Decathlon

When is the United States Academic Decathlon deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is United States Academic Decathlon free?

Yes. United States Academic Decathlon is free to take part in.

Who can apply to United States Academic Decathlon?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in nationwide. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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