how far is a high school 3 point line

June 28, 2026

The high school three‑point line is 19 feet 9 inches (about 6.02 meters) from the center of the basket in standard U.S. high school play.

In most U.S. high schools, the arc is set at 19' 9" from the hoop.
That distance is measured from the spot on the floor directly under the center of the rim out to the three‑point arc.
The line is an arc on top, then straight lines toward the corners so it stays inbounds, but the official distance is always referenced from that center point.

So if you’re practicing, set your shots at about 20 feet from the basket and you’ll be right around true high school three‑point range.