Reimbursements on the decline
Money reimbursed to schools participating in Minnesota State High School League state tournaments rose steadily through 2008-09 before declining and dropping off considerably last year. The league, citing rising expenses and declining ticket revenue, has warned that refunds are unlikely for schools participating in state tournaments in the 2014-15 school year. Note: The number of schools receiving money expanded for a two-year stretch when the league also issued refunds of activity registration fees.
YearSchools participatingTotal amount returnedAverage per school
2004-05364$671,022$1,843
2005-06365$600,689$1,645
2006-07360$692,930$1,925
2007-08365$870,259$2,384
2008-09487$1,084,736$2,227
2009-10489$822,524$1,682
2010-11359$625,388$1,742
2011-12369$693,679$1,880
2012-13373$712,450$1,910
2013-14377$244,964$650
Source: Minnesota State High School League