Academic Decathlon
Academic Decathlon
Academic Decathlon Speech & Interview Volunteer Form
2026 Academic Decathlon San Diego County
Nicole Meyer-Sandez
Coordinator
Phone: (619) 796-7720 ext. 67569
Email: Nicole.Meyer-Sandez@sweetwaterschools.org
Academic Decathlon is a ten-event scholastic competition with nine-member high school teams from throughout the county. It provides students with an opportunity to excel academically, develop teamwork skills, and gain recognition for their intellectual accomplishments. This year’s theme is The Roaring Twenties. Students complete seven written tests in the areas of science, literature, art, music, mathematics, economics and social science. They also write an essay, give both a prepared and impromptu speech and are interviewed by a panel of judges. The winning team from San Diego County goes on to the California State competition whose winner goes to the National Competition. Top scoring students and teams receive medals in all categories tested.
San Diego Region Competing Schools
- Castle Park High
- Chula Vista High
- Fallbrook High
- Hilltop High
- Mar Vista High
- Montgomery High
- Otay Ranch High
- Southwest High
Schedule of Dates and Activities
Regional Competition Essay
December 10, 2025
Written Test
Part 1 January 27, 2026
Part 2 January 28, 2026
Speech, Interview, Super Quiz
January 31, 2026
Awards Ceremony
February 5, 2025
State Competition (Santa Clara, CA)
March 19-22, 2026
National Competition (Garden Grove, CA)
April 23-25, 2026
2025 Regional Champions- Mar Vista High
