I am assuming these enrollments are for the top 3 grades?

Since most high schools in Kentucky are grades 9 through 12, why doesn't the KHSAA simply use the top 4 grades for their classifications? It probably wouldn't change anything but it would make more sense. I mean, using the top 3 gades to determine classification makes about as much sense as using the top 2 grades.

I'm assuming that is because most varsity teams consist of 10 thru 12th graders. Just as a point of refernce, I know Ohio counts 10th thru 12th as well.

I am assuming these enrollments are for the top 3 grades?

Since most high schools in Kentucky are grades 9 through 12, why doesn't the KHSAA simply use the top 4 grades for their classifications? It probably wouldn't change anything but it would make more sense. I mean, using the top 3 gades to determine classification makes about as much sense as using the top 2 grades.

 

 

The KHSAA does use the top four grades. Only the All "A" Classic uses three grades. The enrollments listed above are for boys only.

I'm assuming that is because most varsity teams consist of 10 thru 12th graders. Just as a point of refernce, I know Ohio counts 10th thru 12th as well.

 

 

If that is the case then Trinity needs to count 11-12 for the most part.

See we're not that big. :sssh:

 

 

Actually looking at those enrollment figures I know that you have to have all 4 grades at Trinity in order to arrive at that number. We're big but we aren't THAT BIG.

If that is the case then Trinity needs to count 11-12 for the most part.

See we're not that big. :sssh:

 

 

Actually looking at those enrollment figures I know that you have to have all 4 grades at Trinity in order to arrive at that number. We're big but we aren't THAT BIG.

I just took the numbers they gave me fellas, don't shoot the messenger, shoot the ........:jump:

Ok, for those that want to know how I came up with these numbers I will try and enlighten you.

I went to KHSAA.org and downloaded the lastest enrollement figures by size. I then saved that to my desktop as a .pdf file or acrobat reader pdf file. I opened the file with my own version of acrobat reader, and then saved the file in .Txt formatt. I then opened Microsoft Excel (xp version), and then clicked file, and then open. In the open window I chose all files, not just excel, and then selected the saved .txt file. It then prompted me as to how I would like to import the data. I chose deliminated, using tabs and spaces as my dividers for the collumns. I was then able to minipulate the data to display only the information listed. But I was not done yet. As this llist contained ALL ky schools. I had to cross reference the schools that actually had football and eliminate the ones that didn't. I used the Reinard's scoreboard and Massey to verify that all schools were included. Not discounting those schools that are either not competing in district play or are beginning a football program. Then I went about the task of dividing the teams into the seperate classes depending on the proposal contained in the premise of the thread.

 

and on the 7th day he rested.

HHS fans won't like this model, but it's ok. Not better than what we have IMO though.

The KHSAA does use the top four grades. Only the All "A" Classic uses three grades. The enrollments listed above are for boys only.

Okay. Now it makes sense. Only the boys are counted, and it's grades 9-12.

 

Trinity and St. X are two really BIG:eek: schools! If they were co-ed they'd have close to 3,000 students.

Okay. Now it makes sense. Only the boys are counted, and it's grades 9-12.

 

Trinity and St. X are two really BIG:eek: schools! If they were co-ed they'd have close to 3,000 students.

 

I am willing to bet that no matter how many classes there are, 5, 6 or 7...you can bet the KHSAA will find a way to keep Male, X & Trinity in the top class. Enrollment or not, they will find SOME way to do it. Perhaps they will do it by means of allowing schools to "apply" for exemption from playing in a class other than their assigned class based on enrollment. But there is NO way they will allow the Big 3 to be broken up...at least I just cant see that happening. BUt, i guess I could be wrong.

 

I also think that classifying teams based on enrollment numbers is a joke. I think it really ought to be determined by other factors. My case is (again, using a R2D4 school) Iroquois. Here is a school that brings in approximately 1500 students into their building but can only find, at best, 30 football players. Now, I know it may take a lot of time to rebuild that program but if you look at history, this is not exactly a school that should even be competing in the same district as Male, X, Manual, PRP & BUtler. I you are 0-25 in the last 5 years vs. your district you really ought to be able to apply for some time of exemption to be placed into a district or class that you can be a little more competitive.

All Im really saying is that I think there ought to be more considerations and factors into determing what class a school plays in other than enrollment numbers. Just becuase a school has a large enrollment isnt always reflected in their sports programs. What good is 1500 students when perhaps over 3/4 of them are in the wrong grade or ineligible???