A new step forward in statewide and national athletics data

FinalForms is proud to announce our partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to support the NFHS Participation Survey, one of the most important data initiatives in education-based athletics.

For decades, the NFHS Participation Survey has served as the national benchmark for understanding student participation across high school sports and activities. Through this partnership, FinalForms will help streamline how that data is collected, verified, and delivered—directly from schools to state associations, and ultimately to the NFHS.

One dataset. From schools to the nation.

This partnership represents a shift toward a more connected and efficient data model:

• Schools submit participation data through FinalForms
• State associations receive standardized, real-time visibility
• NFHS receives a verified national dataset

One process. One dataset. Multiple levels of insight.

Reducing burden. Increasing confidence.

Historically, participation data collection has required:

• Manual reporting
• Multiple systems
• Reconciliation across formats

By leveraging FinalForms, schools and state associations can now:

• Submit participation data within an existing workflow
• Reduce duplicate effort
• Improve data accuracy and consistency

The result is a process that is simpler for schools and more reliable for state and national reporting.

Supporting state associations and their schools

State associations play a critical role in collecting and validating participation data. This partnership ensures they are equipped with:

• Standardized data collection across member schools
• Improved visibility into submissions
• Tools to support schools throughout the process

For schools, this means participation reporting becomes part of the same system they already use for registration and compliance—no additional systems required.

Looking ahead

This partnership lays the foundation for a more modern approach to athletics data:

• Stronger statewide reporting
• More consistent national insights
• Opportunities for deeper understanding of participation trends over time

As more states adopt this model, the NFHS Participation Survey will continue to evolve into a more connected and actionable dataset for the entire education-based athletics community.

A shared commitment

FinalForms is committed to supporting schools, state associations, and the NFHS in delivering accurate, meaningful participation data—while reducing complexity at every step.

Together, we are building a more connected foundation for understanding and supporting student participation in education-based athletics.