Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You are now leaving the Highline website and will be redirected to a third-party application or website. This site may have advertisements or other content not necessarily endorsed or approved by Highline Public Schools.
Stop by one of 11 locations for a free, ready-to-eat meal on weekdays. Free summer meals are available June 22 to July 28. Anyone 18 years old and younger can eat free breakfast, lunch and snacks. No registration required.
We are hosting college campus visits for rising seniors on Wednesdays from July 13 to August 3. College visits are free. Sign up and permission slip required at least one day prior. Space is limited.
The Highline School Board voted unanimously to place the next school bond on November 8 election ballots. The construction bond would pay to rebuild two high schools and a middle school plus fund critical capital improvement projects across the district—without raising the current tax rate.
The graduating class of 2022 is full of changemakers. They demonstrate a deep commitment to their communities. With big goals and the determination to make a positive impact, we wholeheartedly believe they will change the world for the better.
We celebrated our graduates in-person this year! Find graduation live stream recordings.
Help us ELEVATE at our 2022 Equity Symposium on August 23.
Time to start planning! Here is a look at the tentative 2022-23 school calendar.
We are sharing the stories of three Highline teachers. We asked what inspired them to become educators and what keeps them motivated. While each story is unique, they all share a deep commitment to student success.
You may have heard the federal government is giving millions of dollars to schools to address COVID-related expenses. These are one-time funds to help schools maintain operations through the challenges of the pandemic. Here is a look at some of the ways we are investing COVID-relief funds in Highline.
At its Wednesday night meeting, the Highline School Board approved the contract for Dr. Ivan Duran as Highline's next superintendent. Dr. Duran will take the helm on July 1.
It's time to enroll in kindergarten! You can enroll online.
Students can apply for enrollment through a waitlist if space is available. We are currently evaluating applications on a weekly basis.
Here is a look at the 2022-23 school calendar. These dates and breaks are reflected on our website calendar.
We are hosting college campus visits for rising seniors on Wednesdays from July 13 to August 3.
High School Students: Join us for a day of workshops and summer fun to kick off your post-high school planning!
"I think replacing the old building with a modern learning facility has definitely impacted students like myself in a positive way," --Anni Tadesse, Highline High School Class of 2022
This week’s Highline Headlines include information about the final director district boundary map, free summer meals, a 2022 bond announcement and a 4th of July reminder.
The Highline School Board voted unanimously to place the next school bond on November 2022 election ballots. If approved by 60 percent of voters, the bond would fund new schools for Evergreen, Tyee and Pacific.
The Highline Public Schools Board of Directors placed a school construction and improvement bond on the fall election ballot. The district seeks individuals interested in joining pro or con committees. Committees are responsible for writing statements for and against the bond in the voters pamphlet.
Check out this article on Maritime High School in the South Sound Magazine.
Becca Chen has been selected as Highline’s new chief financial officer, starting July 1.
Check out this Seattle Times article featuring Maritime High School!
Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.
Our schools are welcoming and safe places where students and staff are respected and supported to succeed
Students will make a minimum of one year of growth annually, meeting or exceeding standards in all grade levels.
Students will graduate with the problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to live and work responsibly in a digital world.
Students will graduate bilingual and biliterate.
Students will graduate from high school prepared for the future they choose.
at a Glance
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.
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.
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 6 choice schools or multiple alternative education options.
Highline's graduation rate has been on a steady rise for the past 7 years. The on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2020 was 83.8%. That's an increase of 21 point rise since 2013.
![calendar]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1526054362/highlineschoolsorg/oifvlanpmzbkh0fhang1/calendar-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1526054362/highlineschoolsorg/oifvlanpmzbkh0fhang1/calendar-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1526054362/highlineschoolsorg/oifvlanpmzbkh0fhang1/calendar-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1526054362/highlineschoolsorg/oifvlanpmzbkh0fhang1/calendar-2.png","width":1000}])
![graduate looking at options]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656017788/highlineschoolsorg/kvymmljpi0hoevcnwvgu/graduate-trip.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656017788/highlineschoolsorg/kvymmljpi0hoevcnwvgu/graduate-trip.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1656017788/highlineschoolsorg/kvymmljpi0hoevcnwvgu/graduate-trip.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656017788/highlineschoolsorg/kvymmljpi0hoevcnwvgu/graduate-trip.png","width":1000}])
![icon raising hand]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1526511264/highlineschoolsorg/q6vdgc87gvgvcfynzoi5/volunteer-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1526511264/highlineschoolsorg/q6vdgc87gvgvcfynzoi5/volunteer-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1526511264/highlineschoolsorg/q6vdgc87gvgvcfynzoi5/volunteer-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1526511264/highlineschoolsorg/q6vdgc87gvgvcfynzoi5/volunteer-2.png","width":1000}])
![Student with pencil in art classroom at Highline High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656569226/highlineschoolsorg/d5c2kejzdgdbuwjapmmx/3_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656569226/highlineschoolsorg/d5c2kejzdgdbuwjapmmx/3_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1656569226/highlineschoolsorg/d5c2kejzdgdbuwjapmmx/3_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656569226/highlineschoolsorg/d5c2kejzdgdbuwjapmmx/3_1.png","width":1000}])
![Highline Headlines - June 27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1644622195/highlineschoolsorg/wraw2olpks1wmohauh75/HighlineHeadlines.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1644622195/highlineschoolsorg/wraw2olpks1wmohauh75/HighlineHeadlines.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1644622195/highlineschoolsorg/wraw2olpks1wmohauh75/HighlineHeadlines.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1644622195/highlineschoolsorg/wraw2olpks1wmohauh75/HighlineHeadlines.png","width":1000}])
![4 school board members stand in front of 3 new school designs for Evergreen, Tyee and Pacific]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656027067/highlineschoolsorg/bxtq68v3ci0ydwacle5l/SchoolBoardApprovesBondforBallot-June2022-1000x600.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656027067/highlineschoolsorg/bxtq68v3ci0ydwacle5l/SchoolBoardApprovesBondforBallot-June2022-1000x600.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1656027067/highlineschoolsorg/bxtq68v3ci0ydwacle5l/SchoolBoardApprovesBondforBallot-June2022-1000x600.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656027067/highlineschoolsorg/bxtq68v3ci0ydwacle5l/SchoolBoardApprovesBondforBallot-June2022-1000x600.png","width":1000}])
![""]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1526054361/highlineschoolsorg/qw52dt0lseqtwwxhy67v/announcment.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1526054361/highlineschoolsorg/qw52dt0lseqtwwxhy67v/announcment.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1526054361/highlineschoolsorg/qw52dt0lseqtwwxhy67v/announcment.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1526054361/highlineschoolsorg/qw52dt0lseqtwwxhy67v/announcment.png","width":1000}])
![news]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655924490/highlineschoolsorg/ho1vqdguihxrvwgbrtib/news.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655924490/highlineschoolsorg/ho1vqdguihxrvwgbrtib/news.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655924490/highlineschoolsorg/ho1vqdguihxrvwgbrtib/news.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655924490/highlineschoolsorg/ho1vqdguihxrvwgbrtib/news.png","width":1000}])
![Becca Chen CFO]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655916132/highlineschoolsorg/rmooe8gcvqn7sjkl41bd/CFO.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655916132/highlineschoolsorg/rmooe8gcvqn7sjkl41bd/CFO.jpg","width":347}])
![The Seattle Time logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1527144145/highlineschoolsorg/hbmccmxfhkifduhbzefl/Seattle-Times-logo.jpg","width":221}]){kind=logo}
