Looking to go pro? These are the top high schools for athletes in the country
For many students across the country, sports is their passion, which is why it’s always good to know where you can get the most out of your athletic ability and be able to showcase it at its finest.
(NEXSTAR) -- For many students across the country, sports is their passion, which is why it’s always good to know where you can get the most out of your athletic ability and be able to showcase it at its finest.
Thanks to Niche, which compiles data, reviews, and insights to rank schools across the country in specific categories, we were able to discover the top high schools for athletes across the United States. Check them out:
| School | Location | Private/Public | Number of Students | Number of Sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25. Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | Private | 2,000 students | 34 |
| 24. Catholic High School | Baton Rouge, LA | Private | 1,114 students | 14 |
| 23. Trinity High School | Louisville, KY | Private | 1,261 students | 21 |
| 22. Saline High School | Saline, MI | Public | 1,597 students | 35 |
| 21. Christian Brothers Catholic High School | Town & Country, MO | Private | 860 students | 16 |
| 20. Bishop Carroll Catholic High School | Wichita, KS | Private | 1,153 students | 18 |
| 19. Lincoln-Way East High School | Frankfort, IL | Public | 2,736 students | 32 |
| 18. Delbarton School | Morristown, NJ | Private | 648 students | 17 |
| 17. Don Bosco Preparatory High School | Ramsey, NJ | Private | 790 students | 20 |
| 16. St. Xavier High School | Cincinnati, OH | Private | 1,365 students | 17 |
| 15. Saint Thomas Aquinas High School | Overland Park, KS | Private | 917 students | 24 |
| 14. Cardinal Gibbons High School | Raleigh, NC | Private | 1,611 students | 27 |
| 13. Saint Xavier High School | Louisville, KY | Private | 1,089 students | 19 |
| 12. St. Edward High School | Lakewood, OH | Private | 867 students | 17 |
| 11. Bedford High School | Bedford, NH | Public | 1,451 students | 36 |
| 10. St. John Bosco High School | Bellflower, CA | Private | 808 students | 17 |
| 9. La Salle Academy | Providence, RI | Private | 1,511 students | 20 |
| 8. Cathedral Catholic High School | San Diego, CA | Private | 1,640 students | 40 |
| 7. Gonzaga College High School | Washington, DC | Private | 964 students | 18 |
| 6. Boston College High School | Boston, MA | Private | 1,403 students | 17 |
| 5. Xavier College Preparatory Roman Catholic High School | Phoenix, AZ | Private | 1,156 students | 25 |
| 4. St. John's Prep | Danvers, MA | Private | 1,446 students | 22 |
| 3. Bishop Hendricken High School | Warwick, RI | Private | 657 students | 17 |
| 2. Christopher Columbus High School | Miami, FL | Private | 1,726 students | 15 |
| 1. St. Thomas Aquinas High School | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Private | 2,031 students | 32 |
Florida walks away with the top two schools in the country, being one of nine states to have two schools make the list (California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Rhode Island).
Rhode Island and California also join Florida as the only states with two high schools in the Top 10.
Also noteworthy, only three public schools made the list (Bedford High School, Lincoln-Way East High School, and Saline High School).
You can see where your school ranks in terms of athletics and much more by searching for it on Niche's website.