Produced and broadcast by GBH, High School Quiz Show® is an Emmy award-winning single-elimination academic team competition for all high school students in Massachusetts.
High School Quiz Show is endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education and the Massachusetts PTA. Questions are aligned with high school curriculum standards in subjects that include literature, history, civics, science, geography, vocabulary and math, as well as current events and general knowledge. High School Quiz Show is hosted by radio and television personality Billy Costa.
Major funding for High School Quiz Show is provided by Safety Insurance. Additional funding is provided by the Museum of Science, Massachusetts Teachers Association, Xfinity, UMass Amherst, Eastern Bank and Subaru of New England.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to participate in High School Quiz Show?
All public, private, and parochial high schools in Massachusetts are eligible to participate in the competition. For more information about eligibility, click here .
How does a school determine a team roster?
Participating schools form teams based on their own criteria and selection process. It is strongly recommended that teams invite students of all gender identities.
What is the gameplay and what are the rules for the televised competition?
All participants in the televised competition (coaches, primary team members and alternates) are responsible for reading and understanding the gameplay and rules found here .
What is the qualification process for High School Quiz Show?
Super Sunday is the annual qualifying event for High School Quiz Show hosted by GBH. Teams independently take a written quiz with the goal of securing a spot in the 16-team tournament bracket. Based on the final scores, there are then two ways to qualify for the televised competition:
1. Score among the top 15 teams for automatic placement in the tournament bracket.
2. Meet the criteria for the televised Wildcard match that determines the 16th and final team in the bracket.
For more information about Super Sunday and the qualification process, click here .
How can teams prepare to compete in High School Quiz Show?
It is strongly recommended that teams and coaches watch past episodes of High School Quiz Show at highschoolquizshow.org and on our YouTube channel to become familiar with the format, pacing, and the types of questions featured in the competition. You can also watch our affiliate program in Maine .
Teams and coaches are also encouraged to play High School Quiz Show on Alexa and Google Home Devices. This free Alexa Skill includes actual questions from the show.
There are a number of organizations that offer practice questions; however, their materials are not completely representative of the types of questions on High School Quiz Show . While GBH does not endorse any particular preparation materials or strategy, the following is a list of some of the organizations where you may find helpful resources:
Hsquizbowl.org NAQT Questions Unlimited SCOP Study Sheets HSQuizBowl.org is an online resource that includes a list of local tournaments and competitions. This Facebook Group (not affiliated with GBH) is for local Massachusetts high school quiz bowl advisors and coaches to connect and share ideas.
What does the championship team win?
In addition to the title of High School Quiz Show State Champion, the winning team receives:
· A High School Quiz Show trophy
The runner-up team receives:
· Commemorative silver medals for each team member and coach
All teams that participate in the televised competition receive a commemorative T-shirt.
When is the Super Sunday event for Season 15?
The Season 15 Super Sunday event is Sunday, November 5, 2023. Weather backup date: Sunday, November 12, 2023.
When will the Season 15 matches be taped and televised?
High School Quiz Show Season 15 matches will be taped in-person at GBH on the following dates in 2024:
Taping Weekend 1: Saturday, January 20 & Sunday, January 21, 2024YouTube channel .
How do friends and family sign up to be in the studio audience?
All High School Quiz Show matches are open to the public and are taped in front of a live studio audience. Tickets and parking are free. Reservations are required. GBH is located at 1 Guest St. Boston, MA, 02135. Sign-up information is available on the High School Quiz Show home page in November following the Season 15 bracket and team match-up announcement.
How can I watch episodes of High School Quiz Show online?
Full episodes of High School Quiz Show are available on highschoolquizshow.org and on our YouTube channel . Subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive notifications when new episodes are posted!
How do I follow High School Quiz Show on social media?
You can connect with High School Quiz Show on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , Tik Tok and YouTube for all the latest news, photos, and behind-the-scenes action.
How can I get in touch with High School Quiz Show?
Please send comments and questions to highschoolquizshow@GBH.org .
