High School East has been named a School of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. 

The purpose of the School of Distinction and School of Excellence awards are to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide honor. Schools can earn School of Distinction status by having 100 percent of its varsity teams qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons. This year, 30 schools throughout the state earned the School of Distinction Award.