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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Transforming Futures: The Success Story of Innovation Heights

Innovation Heights Academy is transforming student lives with a new program model that emphasizes credit recovery, wellness, and interest-driven learning. See how the school ensures its students are seen, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

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Seth's Story: Including Students of All Abilities

At McMicken Heights Elementary, Seth Bobbitt's joy and curiosity highlight the school's inclusive education approach, where students of all abilities learn together. Discover how this inclusive model supports every student's potential and fosters acceptance and respect in our community.

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Give Input on Biology and Health Materials

We are adopting new materials for biology and health--and we want your input! Attend an open house to learn more about the instructional materials under consideration on Tuesday, March 12.

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Juniors Head to FutureU

Join us on March 27 for FutureU at Green River College, a field trip designed to give you a glimpse into life after high school options

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Unlock $120 for Summer Meals

You may be eligible to receive $120 per child to pay for groceries this summer through the summer EBT (electronic benefit transfer) program. It only takes a few minutes to complete the Family Income Survey. Please submit a form before March 15.

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Calling All Future Kindergarten Students 

If you have a child who will be 5 years old by August 31, it's time to think about kindergarten. The 2024-25 school year is just around the corner, and believe it or not, now is the time to enroll.  

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Evergreen High School 2023 graduates.

Living Our Promise

Imagine the possibilities for students when our entire community embraces the Highline Promise - knowing every student by name, strength, and need, ensuring they graduate prepared for their chosen future. Our strategic plan leads the way.

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Join Our Team Today! 

Highline Public Schools is currently hiring paraeducators to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in education, we encourage you to apply.

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Learn About Our Budget Outlook

We have identified $8 million in reductions for next school year, mostly to central office expenses in order to avoid direct cuts to schools. See how this impacts school support.

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Highline Headlines - March 15

Read headlines about text notifications, sexual health education, the importance of attendance, Waskowitz opportunities, meals and more. 

Career Showcase at ShoWare

Juniors and Seniors: Sign up to attend the Career Showcase at ShoWare by March 22. Learn about career opportunities with over 75 companies. Bring your resume! 

Students at Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center

Do you know a high school student interested in strengthening their leadership skills and exploring career pathways in education, teaching, counseling or environmental science? Waskowitz is seeking Highline students to serve as high school leaders in May.

Students at Highline High School in class

Making sure your child is in school every day is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success—both in school and in life. The goals outlined in our strategic plan are four reasons why attendance matters

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During Education Support Professionals Week, we celebrate the vital support staff at Highline, from bus drivers to paraeducators and custodians, who are essential to our daily success. Their dedication ensures a safe, supportive, and thriving educational environment for all. 

Highline Headlines - March 7

No school tomorrow, Friday, March 8. Read more headlines about giving input on materials, King County elections, PSSC open house, a mental wellness event, school board meetings and next week’s meals.

People with hard hats and students in hard hats.

The two general contractors building our new high schools hosted a group of almost 50 students from our CORE PLUS Construction programs for a hands-on learning experience last month. They visited the Northwest Carpenters Institute, a state-of-the-art training facility in Burlington. The field trip included students and teachers from Evergreen, Tyee and Highline high schools!

Highline Headlines - March 1

Read about our budget outlook, an opportunity to give feedback on biology and health materials, a school construction update and next week’s meals.

Student works with a staff member at Innovation Heights Academy.

Innovation Heights Academy is transforming student lives with a new program model that emphasizes credit recovery, wellness, and interest-driven learning.  In the first year of the new school, students and staff are already seeing the results. See how the school ensures its students are seen, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

Juniors Head to FutureU

Hey, juniors*! Ready to dive into your future? Join us on March 27 for FutureU at Green River College, a field trip designed to give you a glimpse into life after high school options. Explore a world of opportunities waiting for you beyond graduation.

Our Promise

Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

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Our Goals

Culture of Belonging
culture of belonging

A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.

Innovative Learning
Innovative Learning

Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.

Bilingual & Biliterate
Bilingual & Biliterate

Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.

Future Ready
Future Ready

Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Highline

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18,077

STUDENTS

18,077

STUDENTS

Our students represent many diverse and culturally-rich backgrounds. Our diversity is an asset. Our students learn from one another and graduate prepared to live and work in an increasingly multicultural world.

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89

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Our top 8 languages are:

  1. English
  2. Spanish
  3. Vietnamese
  4. Somali
  5. Amharic
  6. Punjabi
  7. Arabic
  8. Khmer

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1,193

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

1,193

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

The single most important driver of student achievement is an excellent teacher in the classroom. Highline is in the top 12 out of 295 Washington districts in the number of National Board Certified Teachers.

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34

SCHOOLS

34

schools

Highline has 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 comprehensive high schools serving neighborhoods in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center. Families may also want to explore our 7 choice schools or multiple alternative education options. 

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22 POINTS

RISING GRADUATION RATE

22 POINT RISE

IN GRADUATION RATE

Highline's graduation rate has been on a steady rise for the past 7 years. The on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2023 was 84.8%. That's an increase of 22 point rise since 2013.

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