107 Apopka/Wekiva Seniors named OCPS “Super Scholars” in Class of 2026

In Summary:

Apopka-area students made a strong showing in this year’s OCPS “Super Scholar” program, with 107 seniors from Wekiva and Apopka High Schools earning the distinction. The honor recognizes students accepted into top-ranked universities, leading liberal arts colleges, top historically Black colleges and universities, or U.S. Service Academies. Districtwide, more than 1,200 seniors earned the designation, including over 30 accepted to Ivy League institutions.

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Orange County Public Schools is recognizing more than 1,200 graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 as “Super Scholars,” honoring students whose academic achievements have earned them admission to some of the most selective colleges and universities in the nation.

Among those recognized are 107 seniors from Wekiva High School and Apopka High School, highlighting the strength of academic performance within the Apopka area.

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These students have been accepted to the nation’s top 1% of national universities, top 20 liberal arts colleges, top 5 historically Black colleges and universities, or received appointments to U.S. Service Academies. Rankings are based on data from U.S. News & World Report.

More than 30 Super Scholars this year have been accepted to Ivy League institutions, reinforcing the breadth of opportunities available to students across the district. District leaders say the designation reflects not only academic excellence, but also the support systems—teachers, families, and school communities—that help students reach those milestones.

A full list of Super Scholars and their college acceptances or academy appointments is available at superscholars.ocps.net.

Here is a list of the Super Scholars from Apopka and Wekiva High Schools. Congratulations Seniors!

Key Points:

• 107 Apopka-area seniors from Wekiva and Apopka High Schools earned “Super Scholar” recognition.
• The honor is awarded by Orange County Public Schools to students accepted into elite institutions.
• More than 1,200 seniors districtwide were named Super Scholars in the Class of 2026.
• Students gained admission to top universities, liberal arts colleges, HBCUs, and U.S. Service Academies.
• More than 30 students were accepted to Ivy League schools, highlighting the program’s competitiveness.