The NFHS is responsible for making and maintaining the rules for high school sports in the United States. They also provide valuable resources that promote health and safety, develop leaders, and increase participation.
9 out of 10 music educators say they entered the profession to dedicate themselves to a profession that gives them purpose.
The NFHS publishes the most thorough report on high school participation data in the country.
Explore state and national high school participation stats from the NFHS’s annual data report.
The National High School Sports Record Book honors standout athletes, coaches and teams for exceptional achievements in high school sports.
The NFHS advocates for middle-level education that supports the physical, emotional and developmental needs of middle school student-athletes.
Help us recruit and retain referees, umpires, judges, and officials
Join the fight to stop bad behavior by fans in youth sports
Let's celebrate everything we love about education-based sports and activities
A partnership with the NFL to celebrate America’s game at the high school level
Addressing the national mental health crisis currently facing students
Download free audio PSAs customized for your state
The NFHS Network is the largest streaming platform for high school sports and activities in the nation.
Recognizing, preserving, and promoting the heritage high school performing arts
A monthly newsletter from Chief Executive Officer Dr. Karissa Niehoff
Articles relevant to high school sports and activities
The NFHS serves 15,236,000 students from 19,983 high schools across 51 state associations.
Click on a link below to take one of the 2025 NFHS sport questionnaires as a Coach or Official.
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