The Virginia High School League (VHSL) is an alliance of Virginia’s public and approved non-boarding, non-public high schools that promotes education, leadership, sportsmanship, character and citizenship for students by establishing and maintaining high standards for school activities and competitions. VHSL maintains eligibility and standards for play in 27 sports, 14 for girls and 13 for boys, and in 12 academic activities and sponsors 162 team championships in sports and 27 team championships in academic activities. Nearly 174,000 students participate in VHSL athletic activities and more than 22,000 in academic activities.