What is an average high jump and long jump for a 16 year old high school male athlete?

If you could tell me where you measure a long jump from too that would be greatly appreciated. Is it from the exact takeoff point? Thanks.|||sd is more or less right, average high jumpers for HS usually jump high 5-ft (5'10"-ish) to low 6-ft (6'4" is pushing the "average" range a bit). For long jump, probably 17'-18'.





As for measuring the long jump, the measure is -always- done from the front of the take-off board. So, if you jump from behind the board, the mark they'll give you is shorter than your actual jump. For this reason, it's best to get your approach steps down, so you can jump as close as you can to the front of the takeoff board without fouling. You should do this in practice and make sure that your steps are consistent. Ideally, you don't even want to be looking down at the board when you jump, just keep your eyes forward and trust your steps.





Just as an additional bit, the measure is taken from the closest mark in the pit -- so, if you lean back with your hands, the distance is marked from where your hands touched the sand.|||i guessing on this but i think the high jump maybe close to 6feet maybe high fives. and the long jump should be 17+