Budget Work Continues for 2026–27
We’re developing a balanced budget for next school year with an $8 million reduction target. This work helps keep our district financially stable while continuing to support students and staff.
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Voters Approve Highline's Education Levy Renewal
Election results are in! We are proud to share our levy is passing with overwhelming support.
Coding Their Future: College-Level Computer Programming
Highline High School students are gaining confidence, skills and college credit through an innovative computer programming course with EWU. This course is one of many courses available in our schools to give students a head start on college and careers in today’s digital world.
Food Support for Families
Every student deserves to learn and thrive with access to healthy meals. Find food resources, no-cost school meal details, and ways to support families in our community.
Class of 2026 Graduation Dates Announced
Students and families—find ceremony dates and details on our website.
Future Ready Fest Brings Students, Families and Futures Together
Future Ready Fest brought more than 400 students and families together to explore pathways, connect with community partners, and get real help planning for life after high school.
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Literacy Comes to Life in Science Class
At Tyee High School, students use reading and writing in biology to boost vocabulary, deepen understanding, and communicate with confidence.
CFAC Considers Aging School Sites for Future Bond Package
Highline’s community-led CFAC is reviewing early site concepts and cost estimates for seven schools to help shape the next bond proposal for November 2026.
Verify Your Student's Contact & Health Info
Families must verify their student’s emergency contact and health information each year. Keeping your contact details and health information current helps us reach you quickly in an emergency, keep your child safe at school, and provide important updates.
Explore 360-degree Pacific Design
Explore 360-degree renderings of what the new interior spaces will look like at Pacific Middle School. The architects provided the interactive renderings of the new school. Staff are set to move out in late June, making way for demolition and the start of construction.
Evergreen & Tyee Open On Time & On Budget
Evergreen and Tyee high schools opened their doors, welcoming students and families to modern learning spaces. Students in all four service areas now have access to a comprehensive high school—delivered on time and on budget.
Resolution Affirms Safe & Welcoming Schools
Highline Public Schools’ Board of Directors stands firm in its commitment to protecting students, staff and families regardless of background, identity or immigration status. During a standing-room-only meeting the board unanimously approved Resolution 02-25: Our Schools, Our Promise–A Stand for Every Student.
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Election results are in! We are proud to share our levy is passing with overwhelming support from our community. Thank you to all voters who participated in this election.
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This week's Highline Headlines include information about the levy passing, 10 questions to ask at conferences, upcoming breaks, budget and more.
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The Highline online store is now open, offering a variety of logo apparel including t-shirts, jackets, hoodies, and more. Gear up to represent Highline with pride – but hurry, the store closes Friday, November 21.
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Student conferences offer a chance to understand your child’s progress and build a strong connection with their teacher. We share 10 helpful questions to guide your conversation—from academic growth to social well-being—so you leave with a clearer picture and ways to support learning at home.
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Highline educators stepped away from their daily routine to focus on what matters most: helping every student feel valued, supported and fully included. On November 3, teachers, paraeducators and school leaders spent the day learning together about what students need to feel a strong sense of belonging at school and to be successful in their learning.
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We continue our work to develop a balanced budget for the 2026-27 school year. As shared in October, Highline will need to reduce spending by $8 million to maintain long-term financial stability. Department leaders are reviewing budgets now. We will also identify districtwide efficiencies and gather input from staff, families, students and community members. Monthly updates will be shared at School Board meetings throughout the year.
There will be no school of Tuesday, November 11. Read more Headlines including food resources, the levy passing, high-tech visitor check-in, college-level coding and more.
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This school year, students in all grades are learning from updated health lessons that help them build healthy habits for body and mind. Check out an overview of what is being taught in elementary and secondary classrooms. Sexual health remains taught separately through FLASH.
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We are standardizing visitor check-in procedures across all Highline schools to support safety and belonging. All visitors are now consistently verified via intercom and must sign in and wear a badge. Families can help by not holding doors open. Read more about this update.
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We’re celebrating the work of school psychologists who help Highline students learn, grow, and thrive every day.
Our Promise
Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.
Our Goals
Culture of Belonging
A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
Innovative Learning
Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
Bilingual & Biliterate
Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
Future Ready
Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.
Highline
at a Glance
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STUDENTS
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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
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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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.
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.