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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien,WA 98166

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15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien,WA 98166

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Our Promise, Our Stories

See how Highline students are growing as readers, problem-solvers and leaders. Our Promise, Our Stories brings growth to life through classroom stories and data—showing what learning looks like when students are known by name, strength and need.

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Reaching More Readers, Together

At Bow Lake, co-teaching is helping more students make meaningful progress in reading and writing. When two teachers team up, every student benefits. 

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Where Curiosity Clicks

Calvin Allan creates the classroom he once wished for — centered on belonging, creativity and care. During Teacher Appreciation Week, see why he was named Gold Star Teacher of the Year.

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Math and More

Aimee Olson builds belonging first — because connection makes learning possible. During Teacher Appreciation Week, see why she’s Highline’s Rookie Teacher of the Year.

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Josie Hodge

A Library Where Every Student Belongs

At Chinook Middle School, librarian Josi Hodge connects students with books that reflect who they are and what they love. It’s more than reading—it’s building belonging, identity and a lifelong love of stories.

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National School Counseling Week

We honor the incredible school counselors in Highline who uplift, support, and empower our students every day. Their dedication helps every student feel valued, supported, and future-ready. Join us in celebrating their impact—take a moment to thank a school counselor today.

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Refer a Friend

Do you know someone who would be a great fit for Highline? We encourage you to recommend your friends to join our team.

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Certificated Staff

We believe all students can succeed. Do you? Become a Highline teacher.

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Support Staff

You don't need a teaching certificate to work in Highline. Become a paraeducator.

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Hiring Teachers for the Highline Virtual Academy
Hiring Teachers for the Highline Virtual Academy

Highline Virtual Academy is committed to our Highline Promise to know students and adults by name, strength, and need. We are seeking an equity driven, trailblazing founding teacher team who think ‘outside of the box,’ and are aligned with our vision of HVA. Teachers will need to commit to actively engaging in anti-racist practices, on a systemic and individual level; including individual reflection of the intersections of identity and criticality around own’s practice and how that impacts teaching, learning, and relationships with students, families, and staff. The founding teacher team will be composed of STEM and Humanities staff, to support the inauguration of students into the new program, beginning Fall 2021.

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Our Promise

Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

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Our Goals

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Culture of Belonging
culture of belonging

A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.

Innovative Learning
Innovative Learning

Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.

Bilingual & Biliterate
Bilingual & Biliterate

Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.

Future Ready
Future Ready

Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Highline

at a Glance

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18,488

STUDENTS

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18,488

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.

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LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Our top 8 languages are:

  1. English
  2. Spanish
  3. Vietnamese
  4. Somali
  5. Amharic
  6. Punjabi
  7. Arabic
  8. Cambodian

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1,020

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

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1,020

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.

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SCHOOLS

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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 7 choice schools or multiple alternative education options. 

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21 POINTS

RISING GRADUATION RATE

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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 2021 was 83.5%. That's an increase of 21 point rise since 2013.

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