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Highline High School

Home of the Pirates

Burien, WA 98148

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Academic Programs

30

Clubs & Activities

23

Sports Teams

9-12

Grade Levels

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

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Spanish Dual Language School - 50/50 instruction for grades 9-12, preparing bilingual and biliterate students

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Brand New 230,000 sq ft Building - Modern campus opened Fall 2021 with virtual tour available

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Running Start Program - Earn high school + college credit simultaneously at Highline College or South Seattle College

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College in the High School - 5-credit college courses through EWU (History, Biology, Poli Sci) and UW (English)

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HealthPoint Clinic on Campus - Comprehensive health services including mental health, sports physicals, and more

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Computer Science Partnership with Eastern Washington University - "Coding Their Future" program

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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

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Modern Library - No late fees, 6 databases, eBooks via Sora, with librarian Kirsten Gunn

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College & Career Center (Room 2215) - SchooLinks platform, Rally for College, Promise Scholars, Upward Bound

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4-Period Day Coming Fall 2025 - Deeper learning with longer class periods and more elective opportunities

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Principal Clint Sallee - Leadership team with APs Oruba Anthony & Rebecca Friedman

Academic Programs

Discover the educational opportunities available to students

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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 College
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Dual 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 School
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AP & Advanced Courses

College-level courses offering advanced curriculum and the opportunity to earn college credit

21 AP Courses
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College & Career Center

Comprehensive support for post-secondary planning including college preparation, FAFSA/WASFA guidance, and career exploration.

Athletics

Competitive sports programs for student athletes

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Lori Box

Athletic Director

King County Athletics

🍂 Fall Sports

🏈Football
🏃Cross Country
Golf
🎾Tennis
🏊Swim & Dive
🏐Volleyball
Soccer

❄️ Winter Sports

🏀Basketball
🏊Swim & Dive
🤼Wrestling
🎳Bowling
🏈Flag Football
🤸Gymnastics

🌸 Spring Sports

Baseball
Soccer
🏃Track & Field
🥎Softball
🎾Tennis
Golf

Facilities & Resources

Modern facilities to support student success

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Library & Media Center

Librarian: Kirsten Gunn

No Late Fees
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Counseling Center

Multiple counselors available for academic and social-emotional support

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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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