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Get ready for kindergarten! Do you know a child who will be five years old on or before August 31? Spread the word... now is the time to register for kindergarten.
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See Our Schools
We are hosting our first-ever school tour for community members on Wednesday, March 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. of Des Moines Elementary School. Come learn more about our schools and see our amazing students and staff in action.
Communication Preferences
We use email, robo call and text messages to share timely and important information to our families. Want phone calls for some messages, but only email or text messages for others? You can manage your communication preferences online.
3 More Schools Enter Design Phase
Architects are working with building design teams at Evergreen and Tyee high schools and Pacific Middle School to nail down design concepts for new, modern learning facilities. The 2016 bond pays for the initial design work. A future bond will be needed to pay for construction of these three schools.
Dig for Data
You are invited to dig deep into data and track our progress using an interactive annual report. The report shows progress toward the five bold goals outlined in our strategic plan.
Have You Downloaded Our Mobile App?
We launched a new mobile app and online family portal in October. You can message teachers, check grades and attendance and stay ahead.
2020-21 First Day of School
The tentative first day of school for the 2020-21 school year will be on Thursday, September 3, for grades 1-12. We anticipate formal ratification by Highline Educators Association (HEA) membership in August.
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There are no known cases of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) in King County, and the risk of contracting it here continues to be low. However, the virus is likely to spread in the U.S. at some point. Here's what you need to know now.
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What is Highline doing to support student behavior and well-being? Ten schools will receive additional support for mental health, starting next fall.
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In fall 2019, we launched a new middle school math curriculum to ensure students have the foundational skills necessary to be successful in algebra and beyond.
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Highline Public Schools Superintendent Susan Enfield has been awarded the 2020 Women in School Leadership Award by the American Association of School Administrators.
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You nominated them, now let's celebrate them. The Highline Schools Foundation announced this year's Gold Star Awards nominees. Winners will be celebrated at the Gold Star BASH on Tuesday, March 10. Each winner will receive a $500 award. Winners will also be celebrated at the Foundation’s Gold Star fundraising breakfast in April 17.
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This fall, we asked students and families for input on what you value most about Highline and what we can do to make it better. Families shared their thoughts on a wide range of topics.
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Highline and the Port of Seattle intend to create a new high school focused on maritime jobs and environmentally-based career paths.
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We are hosting our first-ever school tour for community members on Wednesday, March 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Do you speak, read, and write in more than one language? Are you looking to use your bilingual skills in the workforce, but need more training and support? Join us for an information session about our Bilingual Teaching Fellows program on Thursday, February 27.
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
School Culture
Our schools are welcoming and safe places where students and staff are respected and supported to succeed
Growth & Mastery
Students will make a minimum of one year of growth annually, meeting or exceeding standards in all grade levels.
Digital & Media Literacy
Students will graduate with the problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to live and work responsibly in a digital world.
Bilingual & Biliterate
Students will graduate bilingual and biliterate.
High School Graduation
Students will graduate from high school prepared for the future they choose.
Highline
at a Glance
18,372
STUDENTS
18,372
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.
95
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Our top 8 languages are:
- English
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Somali
- Amharic
- Punjabi
- Arabic
- Cambodian
1,073
CLASSROOM TEACHERS
1,073
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.
33
SCHOOLS
33
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 4 choice schools or multiple alternative education options.
19 POINTS
RISING GRADUATION RATE
19 POINT RISE
IN GRADUATION RATE
Highline's graduation rate has been on a steady rise for the past 5 years. The on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2018 was 81.1%. That's an increase of 19 point rise since 2013.