By The Numbers: 5 takeaways from the 2017-18 NFHS participation survey
August 28, 2018 / Athletic Administration • Coaching
The number of participants in high school sports in 2017-18 reached an all-time record high of 7,979,986, according to figures from the 51 NFHS member state high school associations, which includes the District of Columbia. The number of girls participating in high school sports reached an all-time high of 3,415,306, and boys participation also set a new standard at 4,564,680.
Coach & Athletic Director took a closer look at the numbers and identified a handful of important takeaways. Here they are:
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