Excellence in Mathematics Competition
The Excellence in Math contest has been a tradition for over 50 years at STLCC-Forest Park. High school students from around the region gather to solve challenging mathematics problems and celebrate a love for mathematics.
The 2026 Excellence in Mathematics Competition will take place in November, 2026.
Rules
- Teams are partitioned into two divisions for each grade level, freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior, based on the size of the high school.
- A maximum of ten students per grade level may participate from each high school.
- Individual and team awards will be given to the top students and teams in each division.
- A team will consist of four scorers from each category.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 Excellence in Mathematics Competition will open in September.
There is no longer a registration fee for schools sending ten or less students. For any school that wishes to send more than ten students (up to a maximum of 40: ten per grade level), the fee will be $5 total. If your team size exceeds 10 students, click here to pay your fee.
Please email fpmathcontest@stlcc.edu or call 314-644-9106 or 314-644-9093 (TDD) if you have any questions.
Awards
Participants must be present at the awards ceremony to claim any scholarships or awards. College scholarships are awarded to the top performing senior participants in each division.
Accommodations
If anyone requires accommodation to attend this event, please call 314-644-9106 (voice) or 314-644-9093 (TDD) at least 14 days in advance. Documentation of disability may be required.
Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!
Our two 12th grade winners received $500 scholarships. Our other division and grade-level winners were:
Division 1
- 9th grade: Allison Popejoy, Red Bud High School
- 10th grade: Mark Croghan, Father McGivney Catholic High School
- 11th grade: Lucas Zhou, Metro Academic and Classical High School
- 12th grade: Nischal Mohan, Metro Academic and Classical High School
Division 2
- 9th grade: Eshaun Pamidiparti, Parkway North High School
- 10th grade: Vinay Sebastian, Parkway West High School
- 11th grade: Henry Dong, Parkway Central High School
- 12th grade: Dylan Ziegler, Parkway West High School