Participation in High School Athletic Programs, 1972–2007
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
| Year | Participants1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Males | Females | |
| 1972–73 | 3,770,621 | 817,073 |
| 1973–74 | 4,070,125 | 1,300,169 |
| 1975–76 | 4,109,021 | 1,645,039 |
| 1977–78 | 4,367,442 | 2,083,040 |
| 1978–79 | 3,709,512 | 1,854,400 |
| 1979–80 | 3,517,829 | 1,750,264 |
| 1980–81 | 3,503,124 | 1,853,789 |
| 1981–82 | 3,409,081 | 1,810,671 |
| 1982–83 | 3,355,558 | 1,779,972 |
| 1983–84 | 3,303,599 | 1,747,346 |
| 1984–85 | 3,354,284 | 1,757,884 |
| 1985–86 | 3,344,275 | 1,807,121 |
| 1986–87 | 3,364,082 | 1,836,356 |
| 1987–88 | 3,425,777 | 1,849,684 |
| 1988–89 | 3,416,844 | 1,839,352 |
| 1989–90 | 3,398,192 | 1,858,659 |
| 1990–91 | 3,406,355 | 1,892,316 |
| 1991–92 | 3,429,853 | 1,940,801 |
| 1992–93 | 3,416,389 | 1,997,489 |
| 1993–94 | 3,472,967 | 2,130,315 |
| 1994–95 | 3,536,359 | 2,240,461 |
| 1995–96 | 3,634,052 | 2,367,936 |
| 1996–97 | 3,706,225 | 2,474,043 |
| 1997–98 | 3,763,120 | 2,570,333 |
| 1998–99 | 3,832,352 | 2,652,726 |
| 1999–2000 | 3,861,749 | 2,675,874 |
| 2000–2001 | 3,921,069 | 2,784,154 |
| 2001–2002 | 3,960,517 | 2,806,998 |
| 2002–2003 | 3,988,738 | 2,856,358 |
| 2003–2004 | 4,038,253 | 2,865,299 |
| 2004–2005 | 4,110,319 | 2,908,390 |
| 2005–2006 | 4,206,549 | 2,953,355 |
| 2006–2007 | 4,321,103 | 3,021,807 |
Most popular sports,
2006–2007
| Sex and sport | Participants |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Football (11-player) | 1,104,548 |
| Basketball | 556,269 |
| Track & field (outdoor) | 544,180 |
| Baseball | 477,430 |
| Soccer | 377,999 |
| Wrestling | 257,246 |
| Cross country | 216,085 |
| Golf | 159,747 |
| Tennis | 156,944 |
| Swimming & diving | 106,738 |
| Female | |
| Basketball | 456,967 |
| Track & field (outdoor) | 444,181 |
| Volleyball | 405,832 |
| Softball (fast pitch) | 373,448 |
| Soccer | 337,632 |
| Cross Country | 183,376 |
| Tennis | 176,696 |
| Swimming & diving | 143,639 |
| Competitive spirit squads | 95,177 |
| Golf | 66,283 |
1. In years prior to 2000–2001, these figures did not include a portion of participants in combined sports.
Source: 2007 High School Participation Survey. Reprinted with permission of the National Federation of State High School Associations, 11724 NW Plaza Circle, Kansas City, Mo. 64195.
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