5th Annual High School Analytics & Data Visualization Competition Spring 2026
The Department of Decision and System Sciences is proud to host this multi-round, team competition, culminating in a one-day, on-campus final event at the Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph’s University. The competition invites teams from high schools to expand their working knowledge and understanding of analytics by exploring a dataset, creating visualizations from that data, and presenting their findings to judges from academia and industry in business intelligence and analytics.
No specific coursework or skill set is required. This competition is really about problem-solving, finding patterns that may not be obvious, and being able to tell a story about data while simultaneously developing critical thinking, presentation, leadership, and other transferable skills.
Key Dates
- Registration Deadline: December 19, 2025
- Round 1: February 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM virtual over Zoom (all teams)
- Round 2: March 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM in person at Hawk Hill (top teams)
Frequently Asked Questions
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A dashboard is a collection of visualizations designed to work together to tell a clear, cohesive data story for a specific audience. Strong dashboards emphasize clarity, insight, and thoughtful design rather than individual charts viewed in isolation.
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Tableau offers free academic licenses to students and educators. Instructions for obtaining a license are shared with registered teams and are also available through Tableau’s academic program website.
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No. Team members do not need to be in the same physical location to present during Round 1. Teams may choose the setup that works best for them, as long as all presenters participate actively and the dashboard is clearly visible to judges through screen sharing.
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Presenters should dress professionally and comfortably. Business casual or business professional attire is generally appropriate, and schools with uniforms are welcome to use them. Additional guidance may be shared with registered teams closer to the event.
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Each team is given a fixed presentation window to ensure fairness for all participants. Judges aim to keep the event running smoothly and may allow minor flexibility when appropriate to ensure a fair and positive experience for all teams. Detailed expectations are shared with registered teams.
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Teams are encouraged to seek help and learn throughout the process. Resources may include learning labs or workshops (when offered), online communities for visualization tools, competition organizers, and appropriate digital tools that support learning and exploration, consistent with competition guidelines.
Our Judges
Our judges are industry leaders and academics with expertise across data analytics, business intelligence, and data visualization.
Our Sponsors
We'd like to say a special thank you to our 2026 sponsors and partners.
Award Sponsors
Data and Research Partners
