Highline High School
Home of the Pirates
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About Highline High School
Highline High School expects all students to challenge themselves academically, creatively, physically, socially, and to take responsibility for their actions while providing a safe, enriching, academic environment. Home of the Pirates!
225 S 152nd St
Burien, WA 98148
What Makes Us Special
Spanish Dual Language School - 50/50 instruction for grades 9-12, preparing bilingual and biliterate students
Brand New 230,000 sq ft Building - Modern campus opened Fall 2021 with virtual tour available
Running Start Program - Earn high school + college credit simultaneously at Highline College or South Seattle College
College in the High School - 5-credit college courses through EWU (History, Biology, Poli Sci) and UW (English)
HealthPoint Clinic on Campus - Comprehensive health services including mental health, sports physicals, and more
Computer Science Partnership with Eastern Washington University - "Coding Their Future" program
30+ Student Clubs - From Asian Student Union to Women in STEM, Drama to Marine Biology
King County Athletics - Pirates competing in 18 different sports across Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons
Modern Library - No late fees, 6 databases, eBooks via Sora, with librarian Kirsten Gunn
College & Career Center (Room 2215) - SchooLinks platform, Rally for College, Promise Scholars, Upward Bound
4-Period Day Coming Fall 2025 - Deeper learning with longer class periods and more elective opportunities
Principal Clint Sallee - Leadership team with APs Oruba Anthony & Rebecca Friedman
Academic Programs
Discover the educational opportunities available to students
Running Start
Enables 11th and 12th graders to take college-level courses (100+) at 2-year or technical colleges while earning high school credit. Minimum 2.0 GPA and 11 credits required.
Partner: Highline College, South Seattle CollegeDual Language Program
Spanish Dual Language Program - 50% English / 50% Spanish instruction. Students receive at least one language arts course and one content course taught in Spanish.
Designated Dual Language SchoolAP & Advanced Courses
College-level courses offering advanced curriculum and the opportunity to earn college credit
21 AP CoursesCollege & Career Center
Comprehensive support for post-secondary planning including college preparation, FAFSA/WASFA guidance, and career exploration.
Athletics
Competitive sports programs for student athletes
🍂 Fall Sports
❄️ Winter Sports
🌸 Spring Sports
Facilities & Resources
Modern facilities to support student success
Library & Media Center
Librarian: Kirsten Gunn
No Late FeesCounseling Center
Multiple counselors available for academic and social-emotional support
Gymnasium
Full-size gymnasium for sports and events
Contact Information
Main Office
206-631-6700
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Address
225 S 152nd St
Burien, WA 98148
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