Freshman & Sophomore Program

Academic Octathlon

Eight subjects, one team — the Academic Octathlon prepares freshman and sophomore students for a lifetime of academic excellence and future Decathlon competition.

About the Octathlon

Academic Excellence for Freshmen & Sophomores

The Academic Octathlon is designed specifically for high school freshmen and sophomores who are eager to demonstrate academic achievement in a team competition setting. Competing in eight subject areas, the Octathlon mirrors the Decathlon in structure while providing an entry point to academic competition.

Students who participate in the Octathlon build the study skills, teamwork, and competitive experience that prepares them for Academic Decathlon as upperclassmen.

Eight Competition Subjects

Objective Events

Art
Economics
Literature
Mathematics
Music
Science
Social Science

Subjective Events

Essay

Quick Facts

Who: Freshmen & sophomores
Competition Level: Region / ISD
Subjects: 8 academic areas
Season: Spring semester

Region Competition

Octathlon regional competitions are held across Texas, with the Essay on March 31 and the Competition on April 10, 2027. Contact your regional coordinator for specific dates, locations, and registration requirements for your area.

Regional Competition Info

Octathlon Essay: March 31, 2027
Octathlon Competition: April 10, 2027
Location: Regional host sites across Texas

Registration

Octathlon team registration is managed through your regional coordinator. Ensure your team is registered before the regional deadline, and confirm that each competitor meets grade-level eligibility as a freshman or sophomore before submitting your roster.

Forms & Documents

Octathlon Forms

Octathlon Team Registration FormOnline Student Registration FormPDF Student Permission FormPDF Request for Student ReplacementPDF Special Request (Accommodations) FormPDF

2026 Results

Every team competing in the 2026 Octathlon put months of preparation into this competition, studying across eight subject areas to represent their school at the regional level. Congratulations to all competing teams on their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

Statewide Top 3

44 teams · 2026 Octathlon
1

Liberty High Team 1 Region 3 Champ

Frisco ISD · Region 3

28,381.4pts

2

Katy Taylor Region 2 Champ

Katy · Region 2

27,181pts

3

Ridge Point

Fort Bend · Region 2

24,053pts

RankSchoolDistrictRegionScore
1Liberty High Team 1 Region ChampFrisco ISD328,381.4
2Katy Taylor Region ChampKaty227,181
3Ridge PointFort Bend224,053
4Hebron HighLewisville ISD323,976.1
5Centennial High Team 1Frisco ISD323,814.3
6Garland HighGarland ISD323,528.9
7Lubbock HighLubbock ISD323,403.9
8Independence HighFrisco ISD322,406.8
9Liberty High Team 2Frisco ISD322,177.5
10Klein CollinsKlein221,723
11Monterey HighLubbock ISD321,458.6
12Klein ForestKlein221,359
13Klein OakKlein220,896
14PearlandPearland220,570
15North Garland High Team 1Garland ISD319,893.2
16Lubbock Coronado HighLubbock ISD319,582.1
17AustinFort Bend219,409
18Rowlett HighGarland ISD319,370.4
19DobiePasadena218,533
20Klein CainKlein216,818
21Odessa HighEctor County ISD316,493.6
22John Paul II Team 1Diocese of Dallas316,322.5
23Young Women's Leadership Academy Region ChampSan Antonio ISD1115,603
24TurnerPearland215,528
25St. Phillip's Early CollegeSan Antonio ISD1115,369
26Centennial High Team 2Frisco ISD315,253.6
27FriendswoodFriendswood215,249
28North Garland High Team 2Garland ISD314,577.1
29Burbank High SchoolSan Antonio ISD1114,203
30JordanKaty214,019
31Jefferson High SchoolSan Antonio ISD1113,692
32Advanced Learning AcademySan Antonio ISD1113,683
33CAST Med High SchoolSan Antonio ISD1113,066
34Travis Early College High SchoolSan Antonio ISD1112,972
35Brackenridge High SchoolSan Antonio ISD1112,469
36KleinKlein211,780
37Highlands High SchoolSan Antonio ISD1110,957
38North Mesquite HighMesquite ISD39,063.9
39John Paul II Team 2Diocese of Dallas38,946.1
40Wylie HighWylie ISD36,145.7
41Edison High SchoolSan Antonio ISD115,111
42Naaman Forest HighGarland ISD35,033.6
43Lanier High SchoolSan Antonio ISD114,937
44Sam Houston High SchoolSan Antonio ISD112,109
Showing all 44 competing teams. *** in the official file marks each region's winner.