15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW 206-631-3000 SCHOOLS FAMILIES STUDENTS STAFF Open Search Highline Public Schools 2021-22 Learning About School & Learning Sites Academic Programs Departments Get Involved < pause > Superintendent Search The School Board is gathering feedback to help them select our next superintendent. We want your input about the strengths of our schools and district, the challenges the district is currently facing, what the new leader's priorities should be, and what professional characteristics the next superintendent should have. GIVE INPUT Bus Routes Digital Tools Enrollment ParentVue Jobs (opens in new window/tab) Meals Report a Concern Tech Support Upcoming Events FULL CALENDAR PreviousNext NOV 24 No School - Student Conferences - All Grades ALL DAY Read More about No School - Student Conferences - All Grades NOV 25 No School - Thanksgiving Break ALL DAY Read More about No School - Thanksgiving Break NOV 26 No School - Thanksgiving Break ALL DAY Read More about No School - Thanksgiving Break Year at a Glance Latest News MORE STORIES There will be no school on November 24, 25 and 26 for Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving Break NOV 22 2021 After 18 months of distance and hybrid instruction, you may be concerned about whether your student can... High Expectations for All: Grade-Appropriate Learning NOV 12 2021 During distance and hybrid learning, you likely had a front-row seat to your child’s learning. We want to... 7 Questions to Ask at Conferences NOV 11 2021 Schools of Choice Information Nights NOV Next OUR PROMISE Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. EXPLORE OUR PROMISE Our Goals LEARN MORE 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 MORE FAST FACTS 17,713 STUDENTS 17,713 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. Learn More 99 LANGUAGES SPOKEN Our top 8 languages are: English Spanish Vietnamese Somali Amharic Punjabi Arabic Khmer Learn More 1,172 CLASSROOM TEACHERS 1,172 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. Learn More 35 SCHOOLS 35 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 6 choice schools or multiple alternative education options. Learn More 21 POINTS RISING GRADUATION RATE 21 POINT RISE IN GRADUATION RATE 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. Learn More Highline Public Schools 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166 Contact Us Instagram (opens in new window/tab) Facebook (opens in new window/tab) Twitter (opens in new window/tab) Vimeo (opens in new window/tab) Youtube (opens in new window/tab) RSS (opens in new window/tab) OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ELECTRONIC FLYERS: peachjar OUR STANCE ON: Discrimination Bullying, Civil Rights & Sexual Harassment Website Accessibility Site Map Accessibility Powered by Finalsite Top English