GHSA Releases Classifications for 2026-2028

The GHSA is releasing the proposed Classifications for the 2026-2028 Reclassification Cycle. 

Click here for the proposed classifications for 2026-2028.

Schools have until Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 12:00 pm to appeal or request to move to a higher classification. The instructions for appeals and request to move to a high classification are listed below. 

The appeal meetings are scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025 starting at 10:00 am.  This meeting will take place at the GHSA Office. The Agenda will be sent out Sunday afternoon.  

Member schools may appeal their classification. 

  1. Member schools will be able to review and verify their assigned Reclassification Student Count on the GHSA web site and attached. When there is a major discrepancy between the school’s count and the count determined by the GHSA staff, the school may appeal by emailing Don Corr (don.corr@ghsa.net) and copying Dr. Tim Scott (tim.scott@ghsa.net). 
  2. Members schools wishing appeal their proposed classification may appeal by emailing Don Corr (don.corr@ghsa.net) and copying Dr. Tim Scott (tim.scott@ghsa.net).  

Schools may Request to move to a higher classification. 

  1. A request to move to a higher classification must be submitted over the signatures of the school’s administrative authorities (i.e., the Principal and Superintendent).
  2. A school that transfers to a higher classification must remain in the higher classification until schools are next reclassified on a statewide basis.

Schools may request to move to a higher classification by emailing the form at the link below to Don Corr (don.corr@ghsa.net) and copying Dr. Tim Scott (tim.scott@ghsa.net).

Request to Move to Higher Classification

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