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Shape your tomorrow by choosing your path today. Whether through maritime studies, aerospace exploration, virtual learning, or your neighborhood school—you have choices. Explore educational options through Highline’s Schools and Programs of Choice.
Our schools and programs of choice include:
Applications are posted on each school's website. Students must submit a complete application during the application window. All completed applications will be processed in accordance with the admission process for schools requiring an application.
The application window to attend in the 2024-25 school year for most schools and programs is October 2, 2023 to January 31, 2024 (closes at 11:00 p.m.). Please learn more and apply at the links below.
Applications are open to incoming K through 5th-grade students.
The Highline Virtual Program at Seahurst is an all-online elementary school that provides engaging, innovative and community-centered learning experiences. It offers an inclusive environment that nurtures independence and empowers students to thrive in an ever-changing digital world.
Applications are open to incoming 6th through 12th-grade students.
Big Picture starts with your interests and builds the whole curriculum around that. You’ll create your own learning plan, and most of your learning will happen through projects. You’ll work closely with a small advisory group. Pursue internships in real world settings related to your interests.
Applications are open to incoming 6th through 12th-grade students.
CHOICE Academy provides a small, welcoming learning environment with rigorous and relevant curriculum in a family-style school setting. The school offers traditional instruction in the morning with opportunities for off-site, independently-developed electives in the afternoon.
Applications are open to incoming 6th through 12th-grade students.
Highline Virtual Academy is an all remote school. Students who thrive in independent, online learning are good candidates. Staff build relationships and engage students in social-emotional support with students with one-on-one experiences.
Applications are open to incoming 9th through 12th-grade students.
Innovation Heights Academy emphasizes self-discovery, life balance, and accelerated learning toward individual goals. They operate on a half-day model with two-hour daily instructions focused on project-based and cross-curricular learning blocks.
Applications are open to incoming 9th, and 10th-grade students. (Serves 9-12)
Maritime High School is a new small high school that opened in September 2021. The school connects students to project-based learning centered on the environment, marine science and maritime careers open doors to college.
Applications are open to incoming 10th through12th-grade students.
PSSC offers 16 specialized programs, from aerospace to dental assisting, equipping students with hands-on skills and dual credits. Students split their time between their home high schools and PSSC.
Applications are open to incoming 9th and 10th grade students. (Serves 9-12)
Raisbeck focuses on aviation- and aerospace-related topics. Students who are motivated to pursue a science, technology, engineering or math education and career pathway related to aviation, aerospace and space exploration are ideal candidates.
Applications are open to incoming 9th through 11th-grade students.
International Baccalaureate (IB) is an internationally-recognized, college-prep program emphasizing the development of independent learners, critical thinkers, and strong writers with a global perspective. It is located at Mount Rainier High School
Applications are open to incoming 10th and 11th-grade students.
WELS is an innovative project-based program that offers an interdisciplinary, small learning community with a theme of environmental leadership and service. WELS students are active members of their learning community and serve as role models for sixth-grade students while at camp. It is located at Tyee High School.
All neighborhood schools offer challenging coursework with electives to enhance the learning experience. We encourage you to get to know your neighborhood school—explore its website and all it has to offer. You do not have to apply to your neighborhood school. Your student will automatically be assigned unless they are selected and confirm intent to attend a school of choice. Use our online tool to find your neighborhood school.
January 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
Location: Big Picture Cafeteria, 440 South 186th Street, Burien
Location: 18367 8th Avenue South, Burien
January 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
January 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
Location: Mount Rainier High School, 22450 19th Avenue South, Des Moines
Location: 11249 14th Avenue South, Burien
Location: 615 S 200th St., Des Moines
Location: Puget Sound Skills Center, 18010 8th Ave S, SeaTac
Location: 9229 East Marginal Way South, Tukwila
January 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom
