International Baccalaureate Programme
Application Window
The application window for the 2023-24 school year closed January 31, 2023, at 11:00 p.m. Learn more about the lottery process on our admissions page.
The application window for the 2024-25 school year will open in Fall 2023.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to incoming 9th -11th grade students.
Up to 15 seats per graduating year will be reserved for each of the high school service areas (Highline, Tyee and Evergreen). If more than 15 students apply from each service area, a lottery system will be implemented.
Application Information
About the IB Program
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Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
Learner Profile
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) learner profile describes a broad range of human capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. They imply a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. Each of the IB's programmes is committed to the development of students according to the IB learner profile.
The profile aims to develop learners who are:
- Inquirers
- Knowledgeable
- Thinkers
- Communicators
- Principled
- Open-minded
- Caring
- Risk-takers
- Balanced
- Reflective
To learn more about the IB Learner Profile and view a video please click here: Learner Profile detail and video
History in Highline Public Schools
- Mount Rainier High School has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 1987.
- Mount Rainier High School has offered the IB Middle Years Programme since 2017.
Visit International Baccalaureate Organization's website for more information.
Contact
Veronica Fairchild
DP Coordinator
425-954-5015
James Dyer
MYP Coordinator
425-954-7307
Application Timeline for 2024-25
- October 2: Application opens
- December 13: Centralized High School Transitions Event
- January 31: Application closed
- February 1: Schools begin reviewing applications
- March 1: Lottery
- March 4: Lottery results posted online
- April 1: Final student date to confirm acceptance
- April 8: Waitlists and applications reopen for Big Picture, CHOICE, HVA, Virtual Program at Seahurst, Maritime and WELS.
Applications for 2023-24 School Year
- Applications/waitlists remain open for Big Picture, CHOICE, HVA,Virtual Program at Seahurst, Maritime.