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| Highline High School | |
|---|---|
| Name | Highline High School |
| Established | 1924 |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| District | Highline Public Schools |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Principal | Dr. Amy Gossett |
| Address | 225 S 152nd St |
| City | Burien |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Enrollment | 1,800 (approx.) |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Mascot | The Hornet |
Highline High School Highline High School is a public secondary school serving grades 9–12 in Burien, Washington, within Highline Public Schools. The school has a long regional presence, drawing students from suburban communities and interacting with nearby institutions such as the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, Gonzaga University, and Western Washington University. Over decades the school has been associated with local government entities including King County, the Port of Seattle, the Puget Sound Regional Council, and cultural organizations like the Seattle Art Museum.
Highline High School opened in 1924 during an era when transportation projects such as the Pacific Highway and aviation developments at Boeing Field began reshaping King County. The school’s growth paralleled nearby infrastructure initiatives including the construction of the Alaska Way Viaduct, the development of SeaTac Airport, and projects by the Washington State Department of Transportation. During World War II the community’s industrial ties linked residents to employers such as Boeing, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and General Dynamics, while veterans from conflicts like World War II and the Korean War returned and attended regional colleges including Columbia University and Stanford University under veterans' benefits. Civil rights-era movements and local labor activism involving unions such as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Service Employees International Union influenced Highline’s demographics and community engagement. The late 20th century saw curricular changes reflecting nationwide education policies tied to the No Child Left Behind Act and local initiatives in partnership with entities like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Gates Millennium Scholars program.
The Highline campus is sited near Burien municipal facilities and regional parks such as Seahurst Park and Des Moines Creek Park, with transit access via King County Metro and Sound Transit services. Facilities include classrooms, laboratories equipped for partnerships with Seattle Biomedical Research Institute and local hospital systems like Swedish Medical Center, performance spaces used by touring companies including Pacific Northwest Ballet and ACT Theatre, and athletic fields that host events affiliated with the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. Nearby civic institutions include the King County Library System branches, Highline Botanical Garden, and cultural centers collaborating with the school such as the Museum of History & Industry and the Nordic Museum. Campus renovations in recent decades were supported through bonds coordinated with the Highline Public Schools board and planning groups including the Puget Sound Regional Council.
Highline offers a range of academic programs aligned with college preparatory offerings at institutions like the University of Washington, Washington State University, Oregon State University, and community colleges such as Seattle Central College and Highline College. Advanced Placement courses mirror curricula from the College Board and have enabled matriculation to universities including Harvard University, Yale University, Princeton University, Stanford University, and University of California campuses. Career and technical education pathways prepare students for trades and professions connected to employers like Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and the Port of Seattle, and include dual-credit arrangements with community colleges and vocational partners such as the National Academy Foundation and technical programs recognized by the National SkillsUSA organization. Extracurricular academic enrichment has involved competitions tied to the National Science Bowl, National History Day, and the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Student life features clubs and organizations that collaborate with outside groups such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Rotary International, Kiwanis International, and the YMCA. Campus media outlets have covered issues linked to national debates over policies like Title IX and the Every Student Succeeds Act while student government liaises with local elected officials from the Office of the Mayor of Burien and the King County Council. Performing arts programs mount productions drawing on works by playwrights and composers such as William Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, and coordinate with touring ensembles from the Seattle Symphony and Chamber Music Northwest. Service-learning and community engagement include partnerships with food banks like Northwest Harvest, environmental stewardship with The Nature Conservancy and local chapters of the Sierra Club, and volunteer programs tied to Habitat for Humanity and United Way.
Athletic programs compete in leagues governed by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, facing regional rivals from schools such as Mount Rainier High School, Renton High School, and Kennedy Catholic High School. Sports include football, basketball, soccer, track and field, baseball, softball, wrestling, volleyball, and cross country, with athletes advancing to collegiate programs at institutions like the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Washington State University, and the University of Washington. Strength and conditioning work has utilized methodologies from organizations such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and teams frequently participate in tournaments hosted by entities like the National Federation of State High School Associations and regional invitational meets.
Highline alumni have gone on to prominence across fields, attending or affiliating with institutions and organizations including the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, U.S. Congress, Washington State Legislature, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, NASA, Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, Amazon Web Services, Starbucks, The New York Times, The Seattle Times, The Washington Post, Smithsonian Institution, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Grammy Awards, Pulitzer Prize committees, MacArthur Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Nature Conservancy, Sierra Club, Film Independent, Sundance Institute, and major artistic companies such as Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera. Notable individuals include professional athletes, elected officials, scientists, artists, and executives associated with Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and law alumni of Yale Law School and University of Washington School of Law.
Category:High schools in Washington (state) Category:Public high schools in King County, Washington