Anyone know how high school sports budgets affect schooling budgets?

[Syringer]

Anyone have statistics in this area..where it discusses money spent on athletics compared to the money it brings in, generally speaking?

 

[wyvrn]

In my college, sports paid for themselves and even contributed to the general school fund. The football program alone brought in enough money to pay for almost all sports by itself. There were not any monies taken from the school fund and given to the athletic programs. All scholarships given were paid for by the athletics department also. Plus the sports provided their own dorms and tutors. This was at a division 1 school.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: wyvrn
In my college, sports paid for themselves and even contributed to the general school fund. The football program alone brought in enough money to pay for almost all sports by itself. There were not any monies taken from the school fund and given to the athletic programs. All scholarships given were paid for by the athletics department also. Plus the sports provided their own dorms and tutors. This was at a division 1 school.

And that has exactly what to do with high school sports like the original poster was asking about? You might as well have talked about the NFL.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: wyvrn
In my college, sports paid for themselves and even contributed to the general school fund. The football program alone brought in enough money to pay for almost all sports by itself. There were not any monies taken from the school fund and given to the athletic programs. All scholarships given were paid for by the athletics department also. Plus the sports provided their own dorms and tutors. This was at a division 1 school.

And that has exactly what to do with high school sports like the original poster was asking about? You might as well have talked about the NFL.

works teh same for HS sports. In maine the money the soccer teams made (Mand F) from tickets and consessions were more then all other sports combined. and all that money goes into a big pool and is given out accordinglt. the more popular sports get more money cause they bring in more. it all pays for itself.

 

[HokieESM]

At my HS in Charlotte, NC... football brought in enough money to finance 90% of the athletic budget. The other 10% was made up by fund-raising (by the athletic dept). My school "prided" itself on self-financing athletics so the state finances went to academics.

Oh, and to wyvrn, you're lucky your athletic dept gives money to your college. At my current university (Virginia Tech), they maintain separate budgets... although, the athletic department DOES use state facilities at very little charge. Part of the reason I refuse to buy any NCAA-sanctioned clothing of my university... (actually, after seeing the "behavior" and "academic prowess" of some of our athletes--mostly football players, mind you.. the women athletes are frequently actually scholar-athletes--I do all I can to avoid our athletic programs).

Anyhow... back on topic, I think a LOT of high schools come close to self-financing. Some don't, I'm sure.... and in those cases, you need to make sure that spending is checked. I think athletics for true scholar-athletes is important (not kids "transferred" to a high school because they can run a 4.4 in the 40).... but not at the expense of academics.

Oh, and just for everyone's info: I played baseball and football in HS.... and actually made the college baseball team, only to find out that my athletic eligibility was used up by taking classes while i was in high school. (so I'm not anti-sports)

 

[wyvrn]

I missed the word high school in his title, that should be obvious. It was early am when I posted. Lighten up, go get laid or something

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: wyvrn
In my college, sports paid for themselves and even contributed to the general school fund. The football program alone brought in enough money to pay for almost all sports by itself. There were not any monies taken from the school fund and given to the athletic programs. All scholarships given were paid for by the athletics department also. Plus the sports provided their own dorms and tutors. This was at a division 1 school.

And that has exactly what to do with high school sports like the original poster was asking about? You might as well have talked about the NFL.

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: HokieESM
Anyhow... back on topic, I think a LOT of high schools come close to self-financing. Some don't, I'm sure.... and in those cases, you need to make sure that spending is checked. I think athletics for true scholar-athletes is important (not kids "transferred" to a high school because they can run a 4.4 in the 40).... but not at the expense of academics.

That's good to know..have any sources where this is verified, for any schools?

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: HokieESM
Anyhow... back on topic, I think a LOT of high schools come close to self-financing. Some don't, I'm sure.... and in those cases, you need to make sure that spending is checked. I think athletics for true scholar-athletes is important (not kids "transferred" to a high school because they can run a 4.4 in the 40).... but not at the expense of academics.

That's good to know..have any sources where this is verified, for any schools?

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: HokieESM
Anyhow... back on topic, I think a LOT of high schools come close to self-financing. Some don't, I'm sure.... and in those cases, you need to make sure that spending is checked. I think athletics for true scholar-athletes is important (not kids "transferred" to a high school because they can run a 4.4 in the 40).... but not at the expense of academics.

That's good to know..have any sources where this is verified, for any schools?

 

[Syringer]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: HokieESM
Anyhow... back on topic, I think a LOT of high schools come close to self-financing. Some don't, I'm sure.... and in those cases, you need to make sure that spending is checked. I think athletics for true scholar-athletes is important (not kids "transferred" to a high school because they can run a 4.4 in the 40).... but not at the expense of academics.

That's good to know..have any sources where this is verified, for any schools?

 

[Syringer]

/gh

 

[Syringer]

Someone must have a link!

 

[HokieESM]

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: Syringer

Originally posted by: HokieESM
Anyhow... back on topic, I think a LOT of high schools come close to self-financing. Some don't, I'm sure.... and in those cases, you need to make sure that spending is checked. I think athletics for true scholar-athletes is important (not kids "transferred" to a high school because they can run a 4.4 in the 40).... but not at the expense of academics.

That's good to know..have any sources where this is verified, for any schools?

I don't know of links specific information--other than being a student rep on the athletic board of my high school back in '95-'96 and actually seeing how it was financed. My sister, however, followed suit at that high school (South Mecklenburg in Charlotte, NC).... and it continued that way. I've known several places where this was NOT the case however.

And you could do some of your OWN research. Instead of relying on others to do it. If it is public domain (rather than being a privatized group supporting the HS sports), their budgets MUST be publicly available. Call high schools.

 

[A5]

The state of Alabama provides no funding for any extra-cirricular activites. This includes sport and academic competitions.