CHSAA Classification & League Organization

Explore CHSAA team alignments, classifications, and enrollment data across all sports and activities.

Recent Updates

Committee Meeting: The Classification and League Organization Committee held its annual meeting on Dec. 10. Their recommendations now move to the Legislative Council for approval.
2026-28 Splits: The enrollment splits for sports data have been approved by the CLOC. Note adjustments from the preliminary splits for 2A/3A soccer, 1A/2A basketball, and 3A/4A speech.
New Classifications: Both Esports and Unified Bowling have added a second classification. Review the classifications to see where schools are placed.
Football Leagues: CLOC approved the new football leagues for the 2026-28 cycle. Football league alignments in all classes are now available.

About CHSAA Classifications

CHSAA operates on a two-year classification cycle to ensure fair competition across all member schools. During each cycle, school programs are classified into different divisions based on enrollment and other factors.

Two-Year Process

Enrollment data is collected and verified
Schools are classified into appropriate divisions
Process repeats every two years
Seeks competitive balance

Cycles

2024-26: Current active cycle
2026-28: Next cycle (in preparation)
Classifications remain in effect for two years
All data available for review

CHSAA Bylaws - Article 15

The classification process is governed by Article 15 of the CHSAA Bylaws, which outlines the procedures for determining school classifications and ensuring fair competition.

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Classifications

Browse team alignments by sport and class. View which schools compete in each classification and see co-operative team arrangements.

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School Enrollment

Access enrollment data for all CHSAA member schools. Search and filter schools to find specific enrollment information.

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Enrollment Splits

View enrollment thresholds and classification splits for each sport. Understand how schools are classified into different divisions.

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Process Timeline

Track key dates and milestones in the CLOC process. See when declarations open, deadlines approach, and classifications are finalized.

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Member Schools

Browse all CHSAA member schools. Search and filter schools by location, enrollment, and membership status.

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Success Data

Analyze team performance across previous seasons to identify programs eligible for Place-Ups, Place-Downs, and Multiplier Exemptions.

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Article 15 (Bylaws)

Review the official CHSAA bylaws that govern the classification process. Understand the rules and procedures for school classifications.

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Leagues

Browse statewide primary league alignments for each member school. These are the leagues that each school for most sports.

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Approved Co-ops

Approved cooperative team arrangements and their participating schools, broken down by cycle.