It may not be initially obvious, but your school's athletic facilities significantly influence people’s memories of their time in school. A CDC study over 20 years found that approximately 56.4% of US students participated in at least one sport during high school. Whether playing a sport or using it for other events such as graduation, students spend a lot of time in athletic facilities, shaping their overall thoughts about their time in school. If you’re planning to build or upgrade your facilities, here are some considerations to make sure you have the funds to do so: