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Dallas High School Athletes: Join These Programs Before Fall Season Starts

Prospective student-athletes and families can review eligibility rules and program options at Dallas ISD schools and other local institutions before fall seasons begin.

By Dallas Sport Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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Dallas ISD fields 5,822 high school athletes in 21 sports across its 22 comprehensive high schools.

Families seeking to enroll students in fall, winter or spring sports need to complete required steps ahead of each season at public and private campuses in the city. The district manages eight community stadiums equipped with video boards that host competitions for 22 high schools and 31 middle schools.

Eligibility steps and costs

Participation in Dallas high school sports requires payment of seasonal fees ranging from $80 to $160, submission of a current physical, completion of an ImPact test, and compliance with academic standards set by the relevant association. These requirements apply at Dallas ISD campuses and similar programs.

Local program options

W.T. White High School lists football, cross country, tennis, volleyball and golf in the fall, soccer, basketball, wrestling and cheer in the winter, and powerlifting, track, baseball, softball and swimming in the spring. Dallas Academy fields 12 sports including football, basketball and volleyball in the Texas Christian Athletic Fellowship Division 1. Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas offers 22 sports programs while Highland Park High School provides 24. Dallas ISD Athletics recorded six team state champions in the 2025-2026 school year.

Students and parents can contact athletic offices at individual schools to confirm current registration windows, submit paperwork and confirm physical and testing appointments. Schedules and fee details are available through district and school websites for the upcoming seasons.

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