Superintendent of the Year
Superintendent Enfield will receive the 2018 Superintendent of the Year award from the National School Foundation Association.
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Kindergarten Registration - Happening NOW
Children turning 5 years old on or before August 31 can start kindergarten in the 2019-20 school year. Register your student now to gain access to free kindergarten readiness programs and materials.
Dig for Data, Celebrate Progress
Ready for your review! You are invited to dig deep into the data and review our progress in our online, interactive 2017-18 Annual Report.
Graduation Rate Tops 81%
Our graduation rate is up for the fifth consecutive year. Check out what strategies we are using to get there and what student groups are making some of the greatest gains.
Now Hiring
Be one of the first faces our students see every day. We have immediate openings for school bus driver positions.
McCleary Explained
Wondering how the McCleary decision impacts school funding in Highline? Watch this video that explains the funding picture in simple terms.
Top Priorities from the Community about HS Course Offerings
In March, families, staff, students and the community were invited to share ideas and rate priorities through an online conversation. The results from our online conversation are now available.
Upcoming Events
Des Moines Elementary
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Olympic Interim Site, 615 South 200th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198
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Along SW 152nd between 4th & 10th Ave SW
Latest News
![Madrona Dual Language teacher Corina Flandez leads her classroom.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555947915/highlineschoolsorg/tna7qjx7r5bfg0ugbysn/Bilingual-Biliterate-Start-Plan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1555947915/highlineschoolsorg/tna7qjx7r5bfg0ugbysn/Bilingual-Biliterate-Start-Plan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1555947915/highlineschoolsorg/tna7qjx7r5bfg0ugbysn/Bilingual-Biliterate-Start-Plan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1555947915/highlineschoolsorg/tna7qjx7r5bfg0ugbysn/Bilingual-Biliterate-Start-Plan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1555947915/highlineschoolsorg/tna7qjx7r5bfg0ugbysn/Bilingual-Biliterate-Start-Plan.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555947915/highlineschoolsorg/tna7qjx7r5bfg0ugbysn/Bilingual-Biliterate-Start-Plan.jpg","width":1800}])
We want all students to graduate bilingual and biliterate. What does that mean? And why is it important? Mastering more than one language is a tremendous advantage in today’s world.
![Students at a desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556126312/highlineschoolsorg/ahoc8vtklup2ylge6nmy/evergreen18-19-112.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556126312/highlineschoolsorg/ahoc8vtklup2ylge6nmy/evergreen18-19-112.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1556126312/highlineschoolsorg/ahoc8vtklup2ylge6nmy/evergreen18-19-112.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1556126312/highlineschoolsorg/ahoc8vtklup2ylge6nmy/evergreen18-19-112.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1556126312/highlineschoolsorg/ahoc8vtklup2ylge6nmy/evergreen18-19-112.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1556126312/highlineschoolsorg/ahoc8vtklup2ylge6nmy/evergreen18-19-112.jpg","width":2200}])
Thank you to all who participated in this conversation. We invite everyone to explore the priorities and ideas provided about our upcoming high school schedule change.
![A Midway teacher leads a class discussion.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555686961/highlineschoolsorg/vhe0udi2uicrhuujboxh/midway18-19-115.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1555686961/highlineschoolsorg/vhe0udi2uicrhuujboxh/midway18-19-115.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1555686961/highlineschoolsorg/vhe0udi2uicrhuujboxh/midway18-19-115.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1555686961/highlineschoolsorg/vhe0udi2uicrhuujboxh/midway18-19-115.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1555686961/highlineschoolsorg/vhe0udi2uicrhuujboxh/midway18-19-115.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555686961/highlineschoolsorg/vhe0udi2uicrhuujboxh/midway18-19-115.jpg","width":1800}])
A new series from national nonprofit Education Resource Strategies (ERS) profiles eight school systems serving high populations of low-income, black and Latinx students–including Highline Public Schools–that are gaining traction across a variety of measures, including student performance, graduation rates, and support for teachers and school leader
![FAC Family Action Committee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556125908/highlineschoolsorg/zmbybobg7uwsfi6tzf59/FAMILYACTION350x280px.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1556125908/highlineschoolsorg/zmbybobg7uwsfi6tzf59/FAMILYACTION350x280px.png","width":350}])
The Superintendent's Family Action Committee (FAC) has been active for 6 years and is highly regarded as a committee that brings the parent/family voice to a variety of district strategies and practices.
![View of the east side of Glacier Middle School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555297958/highlineschoolsorg/psttmrqbc2bykaeu4euv/Glacier-360-6.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1555297958/highlineschoolsorg/psttmrqbc2bykaeu4euv/Glacier-360-6.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1555297958/highlineschoolsorg/psttmrqbc2bykaeu4euv/Glacier-360-6.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555297958/highlineschoolsorg/psttmrqbc2bykaeu4euv/Glacier-360-6.png","width":1000}])
See views of the exterior of the new Glacier Middle School--from every side.
![Icon of ribbon cutting with yellow ribbon and purple scissors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554984014/highlineschoolsorg/ldxnrsbgpwhpp9pifsjo/OlympicRibbonCutting-1000x660.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554984014/highlineschoolsorg/ldxnrsbgpwhpp9pifsjo/OlympicRibbonCutting-1000x660.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554984014/highlineschoolsorg/ldxnrsbgpwhpp9pifsjo/OlympicRibbonCutting-1000x660.pdf","width":784}])
You are invited to be part of the ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of our Olympic Interim site on Thursday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m. Or drop by from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. for the open house.
![Historical photo of 1924 Highline High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554980343/highlineschoolsorg/t0ziby8omgsfkigpz3i8/HHSHIstoricalPhoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554980343/highlineschoolsorg/t0ziby8omgsfkigpz3i8/HHSHIstoricalPhoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554980343/highlineschoolsorg/t0ziby8omgsfkigpz3i8/HHSHIstoricalPhoto.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554980343/highlineschoolsorg/t0ziby8omgsfkigpz3i8/HHSHIstoricalPhoto.png","width":1000}])
You are invited for a last tour and celebration of the old Highline High School at HHS Alumni & Community Day from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18.
![Historical black/white photograph of old Des Moines Elementary School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554976163/highlineschoolsorg/oi6rhpuo1mdauanhaoct/DMEHIstoricalPhoto.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554976163/highlineschoolsorg/oi6rhpuo1mdauanhaoct/DMEHIstoricalPhoto.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554976163/highlineschoolsorg/oi6rhpuo1mdauanhaoct/DMEHIstoricalPhoto.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554976163/highlineschoolsorg/oi6rhpuo1mdauanhaoct/DMEHIstoricalPhoto.png","width":1000}])
You are invited to a farewell open house June 1 for the current Des Moines Elementary building, which has been a school since 1925.
![Principal Tours New Des Moines Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554401339/highlineschoolsorg/czl1mwrhqnn3j8yzdlhj/DME-Principal-Tour-April-2019-1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554401339/highlineschoolsorg/czl1mwrhqnn3j8yzdlhj/DME-Principal-Tour-April-2019-1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554401339/highlineschoolsorg/czl1mwrhqnn3j8yzdlhj/DME-Principal-Tour-April-2019-1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554401339/highlineschoolsorg/czl1mwrhqnn3j8yzdlhj/DME-Principal-Tour-April-2019-1.png","width":1000}])
Take a photo tour of the new Des Moines Elementary with Principal Rick Wisen.
![head with light bulb representing an idea]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1526511263/highlineschoolsorg/v63znhc3zhjxiepfwtgd/idea-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1526511263/highlineschoolsorg/v63znhc3zhjxiepfwtgd/idea-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1526511263/highlineschoolsorg/v63znhc3zhjxiepfwtgd/idea-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1526511263/highlineschoolsorg/v63znhc3zhjxiepfwtgd/idea-2.png","width":1000}])
We invite staff, students and community members to submit proposals to present sessions at our 2019 Equity Symposium.
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.
32
SCHOOLS
32
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.