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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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Congratulations Class of 2024!

Seniors, it's your time to shine! We want to celebrate your journey and future plans. Take the time to share your story by filling out the Senior Success Stories form.

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Thank You!

Celebrating the vital roles of our support staff at Highline Public Schools. Thank you for your significant contributions to our students and schools.

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Career Exploration at Waskowitz

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. 

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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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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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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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Upcoming Events

Latest News

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Here is a look at the tentative 2024-25 school calendar. This calendar is pending approval by our Highline Education Association (teachers union) members. 

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In Highline, we teach comprehensive sexual health education in alignment with state law and district policy.  FLASH (Family Life and Sexual Health) is our curriculum that meets state requirements for sexual health education, which is taught in grades 4-12. Families may opt out of any or all sexual health lessons. Read on for more details. 

Highline Headlines - March 22

Read headlines about the Career Showcase for juniors and seniors, Schools of Choice applications, information nights, celebrating our seniors and more! 

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On March 15, several school board and cabinet members, as well as two alumni, toured the Evergreen High School construction site to get a first-hand view. They seemed delighted with progress, new features and the warmth of the three-story mass timber academic building. See what they saw.

Project PROMise  2024

The Highline Schools Foundation program provides free dresses, suits, shoes and accessories to students across Highline.

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! 

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

at a Glance

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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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SCHOOLS

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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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