Dwindling Numbers
After peaking in the 2010-11 school year, the number of registered officials has dropped by 646 fewer officials in 2014-15.
School year Registered officials
2005-06 7,947
2006-07 8,040
2007-08 8,189
2008-09 8,409
2009-10 8,758
2010-11 8,847
2011-12 8,828
2012-13 8,619
2013-14 8,366
2014-15 8,201
Source: Minnesota State High School League
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