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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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You Have Choices- Schools of Choice

January Info Sessions for Schools and Programs of Choice 

Don't miss the chance to apply for Highline's Schools and Programs of Choice for the 2025-26 school year. Save the date for an upcoming school-specific information session this January to learn more about schools and programs.

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Making Friends, Building Community

The Highline High School Unified Physical Education program is creating more than just spaces for PE activities, it is also building community for students of all abilities to come together to get their bodies moving. 

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Health Sciences Career Pathway Launches at Tyee 

Interested in a future in healthcare? Starting in Fall 2025, Tyee High School will launch a specialized Health Sciences Career Pathway as part of its Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings. It is open to incoming 9th-grade students within and beyond Highline Public Schools. 

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Apply or Nominate by November 8

We are looking for Highline family members to join the Superintendent's Family Action Committee (FAC) for the 2024-2026 school years. The FAC strengthens the connection between families and Highline Public Schools by providing feedback on policies, informing family engagement, and keeping Highline accountable for its strategic plan goals. 

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See Tyee's Progress

Construction is in full swing for your new Tyee High School in SeaTac. Read the latest update and see our October aerial and site photos. We are within budget and on schedule to welcome students to a modern learning facility in September 2025!

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CFAC Charts Journey to Next Bond

Highline's community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) began a two-year process to recommend the next school construction bond by February 2026. This timeline allows the school board to review the bond package and decide whether to place a bond on the November 2026 general election ballot.  

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Aerial Photos of Evergreen

We've been hard at work building your new Evergreen High School. Check out the latest aerial and site photos from October. We are within budget and on schedule to welcome students to the new school in September 2025!

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Incident FAQs

We have taken steps to allow us to restore certain segments of our digital network in a secure manner. The investigation is still ongoing. We know you may have questions. Please see a list of frequently asked questions.

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Every Day in Class Adds Up to Success

Absences add up! Our goal is to have students miss five days or less of school every school year. Learn why showing up matters and find attendance resources.

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Governor Inslee and Inclusive Education in Action

Governor Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi Inslee, visited two classrooms at McMicken Heights Elementary to witness firsthand Highline’s innovative inclusive education program.  

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2024-25 School Calendar

The 2024-25 school year is here! Check the full calendar for details and plan ahead for a great year!

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You Have Choices

Your future begins with a choice. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of maritime studies, the wonders of aerospace, or the flexibility of virtual learning, you have options.  Start your journey today. Explore the pathways and opportunities that Highline’s Schools and Programs of Choice offer.  

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The application window for Schools of Choice for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2025. We are excited to announce the latest addition to Schools of Choice—the new Health Sciences Career Pathway at Tyee High School.

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We’re excited to announce a new Career and Technical Education opportunity for students interested in a future in healthcare! Starting in Fall 2025, Tyee High School will launch a specialized Health Sciences Career Pathway. It is open to incoming 9th-grade students within and beyond Highline Public Schools. 

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Last week, members of Highline's community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) embarked on a two-year timeline to recommend the next school construction bond. They hope to reach consensus on which capital projects and what dollar amount to recommend to the school board by February 2026.

Highline Headlines - October 31

REMINDER: No School tomorrow, Friday, November 1. Read more Highline Headlines about upcoming events and opportunities to join the Family Action Committee. 

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Time is running out to vote in the November 5 general election. If you haven't yet, this weekend is a great time to review your ballot. Voting matters. Here's why and what's on ballots.

View of brick veneer on new Tyee High School.

Construction is in full swing for your new Tyee High School in SeaTac. Discover the latest updates and take a look at our October site photos showing significant progress across all areas of the new school facility.

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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17,290

STUDENTS

17,290

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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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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22.5 POINTS

RISING GRADUATION RATE

22.5 POINT RISE

IN GRADUATION RATE

Highline's graduation rate has been on a steady rise for the past decade. The on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2023 was 84.8%. That's an increase of 22.5 point rise since 2013.

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