High school advertising: school OOH & DOOH in hallways, cafeterias and gymsBetween the bells, a message that helps.
High school advertising places posters and digital screens in hallways, cafeterias, gyms, and other approved spaces inside participating schools, so messages reach students throughout the school day. Public health agencies, colleges, government programs, and nonprofits use it for youth campaigns. PlaceBased Media targets by market, county, ZIP code, school district, or individual school.
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Hallways, cafeterias and gyms
Where students actually are.
We place static and digital media in public and private high schools across the U.S. Placements vary by market and school. Tell us your markets and dates, and we'll identify available schools and recommend placements.
- Hallways and common areas
- Cafeterias
- Gymnasiums and athletic facilities
- Student gathering areas
- Entrances and other high-traffic spots
- Digital screen networks
- Other approved locations in participating schools
Request availability in your market →
Planning for younger grades? See middle school advertising and elementary school advertising.
Teens, at school and online.
15.6 million students attend U.S. public high schools (grades 9–12).
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, “Digest of Education Statistics, Table 203.10,” 2025.46% of teens say they're online almost constantly — up from 24% a decade ago.
Source: Pew Research Center, “Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024,” 2024.95% of teens have or have access to a smartphone.
Source: Pew Research Center, “Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024,” 2024.9 in 10 teens use YouTube.
Source: Pew Research Center, “Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024,” 2024.Posters, screens, and the gym.
High school posters
Steady visibility in approved, high-traffic areas. Common for public health, government, and college recruitment.
Digital screens
DOOH inside participating schools, including digital LED scorer’s-table displays in gyms, to complement posters with motion and rotation.
DOOH advertising →Gym & athletic advertising
Gyms, stadiums, and sports facilities reach students plus parents, staff, and event crowds.
More formats
Banners, standees, window clings, counter displays, take-ones, and custom place-based formats, where approved.
Prevention, on the way to class.
Health departments, agencies, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations run approved campaigns inside participating schools. Messages repeat all week, with QR codes, URLs, phone numbers, and resources that connect students with help.
- Mental health and 988 awareness
- Youth vaping prevention
- Tobacco prevention
- Fentanyl and opioid awareness
- Substance use prevention
- Impaired and distracted driving
- Sexual health
- Vaccination and preventive health
- Community health resources
- Youth safety and behavioral health
Recruit before they decide.
Colleges and universities use high school media to reach prospective students in feeder markets and recruitment territories. It keeps you visible through the school day, alongside search, social, direct mail, college fairs, and counselor outreach.
- Undergraduate recruitment, campus visits, and open houses
- Application deadlines, scholarships, and financial aid
- Academic, online, and hybrid programs
- Community and technical colleges and regional enrollment
Students, and the people around them.
- 01High school studentsTeen and Gen Z audiences
- 02Juniors & seniorsConsidering college
- 03Parents & familiesAt events and pickups
- 04Teachers, staff, coaches & counselorsThe school community
- 05Athletic-event attendeesGame nights and tournaments
Target by
- State, DMA, or metro area
- County or city
- ZIP code
- School district
- Individual high schools
Public health campaigns can align with priority counties identified through health and demographic data. Admissions teams can focus on feeder markets around a campus. For the full playbook, read our Youth and Teen Advertising Guide.
Custom plans. Documented delivery.
There's no single national rate card. Pricing depends on number of schools and placements, geography, format, duration, static vs. digital, production, and availability. Proposals include available inventory, recommended formats, location counts, estimated impressions where available, production, and total pricing.
Every campaign closes with
- Final school and location lists
- Proof-of-posting photography
- Placement details and campaign dates
- Digital, delivery, or impression reporting where available
Questions, answered.
01Can you advertise in high schools?
Yes. Approved advertisers can run posters, digital screens, athletic signage, and other school-approved media inside participating high schools. Inventory and creative requirements vary by school and district.
02Can advertisers target specific high schools?
Yes. Depending on availability, target by individual school, school district, ZIP code, city, county, DMA, state, or a combination.
03What types of advertising are available?
Indoor posters, digital screens (including digital scorer’s-table displays in gyms), gym and athletic signage, banners, standees, window clings, take-ones, and other approved formats.
04Do you offer middle and elementary school advertising too?
Yes. See middle school advertising for grades 6 to 8 and elementary school advertising for messages to parents, caregivers and staff.
05Can colleges advertise in high schools?
Yes. Colleges, universities, community colleges, technical schools, and other approved institutions use high school media to reach prospective students in recruitment markets.
06Can public health agencies advertise in high schools?
Yes. Approved campaigns cover mental health, 988, vaping prevention, substance use, impaired driving, and more.
07Does creative require approval?
Yes. Requirements vary by school or district, so allow time for creative review before production and installation.
08How much does high school advertising cost?
It depends on geography, number of schools, flight length, format, production, and availability. We build custom plans from local campaigns to statewide programs.
09Do you provide proof of performance?
Yes. Reporting can include final location lists, proof-of-posting photos, placement details, campaign dates, and digital or impression reporting where applicable.
10How do I request a proposal?
Send your target geography, campaign dates, audience, approximate budget, and objectives through our media plan form. We'll identify available schools and build a recommendation.
Pair high schools with.
Middle schools
Grades 6 to 8: prevention that arrives early.
Explore middle schools →Colleges
Unions, residence halls, dining and rec centers.
Explore colleges →Community centers
Rec centers, gyms and youth sports.
Explore community centers →Public health
Campaigns for health departments and nonprofits.
Explore public health →Mobile
QR, geo-targeting and social to extend OOH.
Explore mobile →See every media solution.
All media solutions →Planning a campaign? Start with our public health advertising overview, compare DOOH advertising screens, or browse every OOH and DOOH media solution. See the youth mental health awareness campaign case study, or plan younger grades with middle school advertising and elementary school advertising.
Reach students all school day.
Send us your markets, dates, audience, and budget. We'll come back with available schools, formats, and pricing.