Highline School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 15675 Ambaum Blvd SW in Burien, Washington, Highline School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a dynamic community within the greater Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area. Positioned within a large suburban setting, the district operates 43 individual schools that deliver an expansive continuum of education ranging from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. As a foundational public institution for the surrounding region, Highline provides comprehensive academic pathways, early childhood learning initiatives, and secondary programming tailored to guide students seamlessly from their early years through high school graduation.

Highline School District serves a rich and diverse student body of over 18,000 learners, bringing together a multicultural community composed of Hispanic, White, Asian, Black, Pacific Islander, Native American, and multi-racial students. To support this student body and maintain high educational standards across its campuses, the district maintains a robust operational workforce of over 4,600 full-time equivalent staff members. This professional environment features a dedicated teaching core of more than 2,020 educators, alongside approximately 320 instructional aides and nearly 2,270 support personnel, ensuring that students benefit from strong classroom instruction, individualized assistance, and well-maintained school facilities.
43
Total Schools
18,072
Total Students
2,022.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highline School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,027
Hispanic7,479
Black2,567
Asian2,628
Two or More1,573
American Indian98
Pacific Islander608
  • Hispanic
    7,479 (41.6%)
  • White
    3,027 (16.8%)
  • Asian
    2,628 (14.6%)
  • Black
    2,567 (14.3%)
  • Two or More
    1,573 (8.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    608 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    98 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Highline School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary18
Middle5
High15
Other5
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:43
Students:18,072*
Teachers (FTE):2,022.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.9
Schools in Highline School District
Found 43 Schools
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