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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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Board members L to R: Stephanie Tidholm, Angelica Alvarez and Joe Van

Board Candidate Process 

The Highline School Board interviewed four candidates for two open board seats on Saturday, March 15. The School Board expects to vote on the new board members during the March 19 board meeting. 

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Explore Dual Language

Enrollment is now open. Our Highline Dual Language program celebrates the rich cultures students bring to the classroom and helps them excel in school. We offer programs in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Somali. Hear from families about why they chose our program in our latest video.

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Students in class

Our Commitment Remains Unchanged

In Highline Public Schools, every student is welcome, valued, and safe. We stand firm in protecting the rights and dignity of all students, families and staff. Our schools embrace people of all beliefs, backgrounds and needs, creating a respectful and inclusive learning community. 

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CFAC Tests Ranking Process for Future Bond Projects

Highline's Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) practiced prioritizing school replacement and improvement projects at its February 24 meeting. 

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Kindergarten Enrollment for 2025-26 is Now Open

Do you know a child who will be five years old on or before August 31? Now is the time to register for kindergarten! Sign up early to give your student a strong start with free welcome events and readiness programs.

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Real Stories, Real Progress

At Highline, we don’t just make a promise—we live it every day. In our new and redesigned 2023-24 Annual Report, you’ll find stories that reflect the heart of our strategic goals and our commitment to fulfilling Highline’s Promise.

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Three Schools of Choice students

The Power of Choice

Highline is proud to offer 10 Schools and Programs of Choice to provide career-focused and hands-on learning experiences that engage, empower, and prepares students for the future they choose. Hear from students and principals about their experiences with Schools of Choice.

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Supporting Our Students and Families

We stand with all students and families, ensuring schools remain safe and welcoming for everyone, regardless of immigration status. Our policies protect student privacy, limit immigration enforcement on campus, and reject all forms of hate and discrimination.

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Graduation Dates for Class of 2025

Graduation dates for the Class of 2025 are now available!  View the schedule on our website.

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Glimpse Inside Pacific's Future

See a short video rendering of the new Pacific Middle School design that now includes images of the interior as well as the exterior.

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Upcoming Events

Latest News

College in the High School at Tyee

Tyee High School is among many schools offering College in the High School (CiHS), a growing program that allows students to earn free college credits in their own classrooms. At Tyee, teacher Steve McCord leads University of Washington courses like precalculus and astronomy. Read more this this Seattle Times article. 

student and staff at North Hill

As we expand inclusive education to middle schools, Sylvester Middle School is collaborating with feeder elementary schools to ensure consistent support. Meanwhile, students at Innovation Heights are participating in inclusive learning through a hands-on community garden project. See how we are fostering belonging and innovative learning at every stage. 

Education Support Professionals

From the playground to the lunchroom and everywhere in between—our school support staff are Highline's unsung heroes. They keep schools running smoothly and ensure students have what they need to graduate prepared for the future they choose. Every day, but especially this week, we appauld them for the commitment and care they bring to their jobs. 

Highline Headlines - March 7

This week's Highline Headlines include details on Board commitment to protect students, School Board District 5 Application reopens, Student Conferences, School Construction News, and more.

School Board Meeting on March 5

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 on March 5, the board unanimously approved Resolution 02-25: Our Schools, Our Promise–A Stand for Every Student

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Highline's financial outlook remains stable due to steady student enrollment and past budget adjustments. The School Board held a work session on Wednesday, March 5 about the budget development process. The next steps for the 2025-26 budget include working with leaders on school and department budgets, additional board updates in April and May, final budget development and a public hearing in June before submission to OSPI.  

Board members L to R: Stephanie Tidholm, Angelica Alvarez and Joe Van

The Highline School Board is moving forward with the appointment process of two vacant board seats. During the March 5 board meeting, the board narrowed the candidate pool to three finalists for District 4. The board also voted to re-open the application window for District 5 after two candidates withdrew from the process before the first round of public interviews. 

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At Highline Public Schools, students learn best when they feel safe, valued and connected. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) helps make that possible. Learn how two Parkside teachers are helping students build emotional awareness, relationship and communication skills that support a sense of belonging and are the key to their future success in school, work and life.

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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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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