Next Steps on Strategic Planning
Superintendent Ivan Duran embarked on a listening tour this fall. He shares an update on what he learned and what we can expect next in the strategic plan development process.
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The 2022-23 Family Liaisons for Special Education are excited to host two information sessions for all Highline parents and families who are interested in learning more about special education.
It's report card time! Use our interactive annual report to track our progress toward our five strategic goals. The report is designed to show where we are finding success and where we need to do better.
Do you know a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 31? Families can enroll their incoming kindergarten student for the 2023-24 school year now!
At their January meeting, members of Highline’s community-led Capital Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC) reviewed enrollment information, heard bond project updates and planned for building tours.
This week’s Highline Headlines includes important dates to note. See the updated 2023-24 school year calendar, enroll for Kindergarten starting Feb. 6, and don’t miss the IEP 101 information session.
Please read this message from Superintendent Ivan Duran about his listening tour and next steps on the strategic plan development.
There will be no school for grades 6-12 tomorrow, Friday, January 27. Students in grades K-5 will have early dismissal as regularly scheduled. There is no preschool. Read more headlines including Schools of Choice application deadline approaching.
Any 10th or 11th grade student across Highline Public Schools has an opportunity to join WELS starting next year. Learn more at an upcoming information night this week
The 2023-34 school year calendar is here! Take a look at the school break schedule and other days to note.
This week’s Highline Headlines include information about the PSSC info night, Schools of Choice, special education info sessions and a reminder about the upcoming winter job fair.
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 7 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 2021 was 83.5%. That's an increase of 21 point rise since 2013.