Public high school in Burien, Washington, United States
Highline High School is apublic high school inBurien, Washington ,[ a] Seattle–Tacoma International Airport . Highline High School, the flagship high school of theHighline Public Schools district, opened in 1924 and served the cities of Burien,Des Moines , and an area south ofSeattle now known asWhite Center . Today, those cities all have their own area high schools, but at the time Highline was the only high school in the area.[citation needed
The nameHighline , for which the school was named, derives from the original name forDes Moines Memorial Drive , which was called the "High Line Road" for its location along the ridge betweenPuget Sound and the Miller Creek Valley.[ 3] SeaTac ,Normandy Park , Des Moines and White Center.[ 4]
For the 2019–20 and 2020–21 school years, Highline students attended school at the district's Olympic Interim School (615 S 200th St,Des Moines , Washington 98198) while the Highline High School buildings (including the original 1924 structure) were demolished and new buildings were constructed.[ 5] [ 6]
Adjacent to the school is the HighlinePerforming Arts Center , which is used by local community organizations, schools, and dance competition companies.[relevant?
Highline participates in the following sports as a member of theKingCo 2A conference : baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, dance/drill, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.[ 7] [ 8]
Highline's sports teams were previously longtime members of theSeamount League and then theSouth Puget Sound League .[ 9] [ 10]
Adelle August ('52), actress andMiss Washington USA 1952[ 11] Ingrid Backstrom ('96), freestyle skier[ 12] Ryan Brett ('10), American professional baseball player[ 13] Ray Conner ('73), former vice chairman ofBoeing and president and CEO ofBoeing Commercial Airplanes [ 14] [ 15] Nate Daligcon ('92), former professionalsoccer player[ 16] Mark Driscoll ('89), author and former pastor,Mars Hill Church [ 17] Fred Dyson ('57), former member of theAlaska Senate fromEagle River [ 18] Pete Fewing , soccer coach forSeattle University [ 19] Tyler Geving ('91), assistant coach for theUniversity of Portland Pilots men's basketball team, former head basketball coach atPortland State (2009–17 )[ 20] Jack Horsley ('69), swimmer,1968 Olympic bronze medalist(200 m backstroke) [ 21] Faith Ireland ('60), former Justice,Washington State Supreme Court (1999–2005)[ 22] Jim McCune ('69), member of theWashington House of Representatives andPierce County Council [ 23] Eric Overmyer ('69), playwright, screenwriter, producer[ 24] John Requa ('85), screenwriter,Cats & Dogs Bad Santa [ 25] Richard B. Sanders ('63), former Justice,Washington State Supreme Court [ 26] Dan Satterberg ('78),King County Prosecuting Attorney [ 27] Mario Segale ('52), American businessman and real-estate developer[ 28] Mike Starr ('84), bassist forAlice in Chains ,Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Sober House [ 29] Ernie Steele ('36),NFL running back[ 30] Shelley Lynn Thornton ('88), known as the "Roe Baby", the child at the center of theRoe v. Wade [ 31] Brad Tilden ('79), CEO ofAlaska Airlines [ 32] Bob Van Duyne ('70), NFL guard,Baltimore Colts (1974–1980)[ 33] ^a b In 2019, construction began to demolish the school buildings and erect new ones. Due to the construction, students attend classes at the district's Olympic Temporary School at 615 S 200th St, Des Moines, Washington 98198, for the 2019–20 and 2020–21 school years. Classes were scheduled to resume on the original campus for the 2021–22 school year. ^a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Highline High School (530354000531)" .National Center for Education Statistics Institute of Education Sciences . RetrievedFebruary 9, 2025 .^ "Co-principals" .Highline High School . RetrievedMay 21, 2019 .^ Melba Eyler & Evelyn A. Yeager, "The Many Roads to Highline," page 3. Highline Publishing Co., 1972 ^ "What is Highline?" .Highline Heritage Museum . Highline Heritage Museum. RetrievedNovember 29, 2020 .^ "UPDATE: Crews install 2,300 deep pier pilings at Highline High School" .The B-Town (Burien) Blog . November 24, 2019.^ "Update & Photos: New Highline High School Opens Fall 2021 | News Details" .www.highlineschools.org .Highline Public Schools . October 22, 2020.^ "Highline HS Sports & Activities" .Washington Interscholastic Activities Association . RetrievedMay 21, 2019 .^ Joyce, Nathan (January 29, 2020)."WIAA approves enrollment numbers for 2020-24 cycle, bringing several changes to local leagues" .The Seattle Times ^ Ringer, Sandy (January 27, 2016)."Four Seamount League teams will apply for South Puget Sound League 2A" .The Seattle Times . RetrievedMay 21, 2019 . ^ "2018-19 2A South Puget Sound League Handbook" (PDF) .South Puget Sound League . RetrievedMay 21, 2019 .^ "Adelle August" .Glamour Girls of the Silver Screen . RetrievedJuly 12, 2019 .^ "The Backstroms: Ingrid, Arne & Ralph" . Crystal Mountain Resort. May 12, 2010. RetrievedMay 21, 2019 .The Backstroms became standouts at Highline High School, with Ingrid paving the way as a straight-A student, three-sport varsity athlete and co-valedictorian. ^ Kelley, Mason (April 3, 2010)."Ryan Brett leads the way for Highline | Boys baseball" .The Seattle Times . RetrievedApril 18, 2015 . ^ "Raymond L. Conner" (PDF) .Washington Association for Career and Technical Education . June 12, 2017. RetrievedJune 23, 2019 – via www.wa-acte.org.^ Long, Katherine (September 21, 2016)."Boeing gives $6 million to boost tech skills of Washington students" .The Seattle Times . RetrievedJune 23, 2019 .Conner, a graduate of Highline High School in Burien and Central Washington University ... ^ "Ex-Federal Way Star Greenwood Signs With Seattle Pacific Soccer" .The Seattle Times . RetrievedJuly 12, 2019 – via community.seattletimes.nwsource.com.Earlier this week the Falcons signed Nate Daligcon of Highline ... ^ Tu, Janet (November 28, 2003)."Pastor Mark packs 'em in" .Pacific Northwest Magazine .The Seattle Times . RetrievedMay 22, 2019 . ^ "Senator Fred Dyson" . Alaska State Legislature. RetrievedMay 22, 2019 .^ Graham, Jeff (October 12, 2011)."Fewing a natural in the Sounders' broadcast booth" .Kitsap Sun . RetrievedApril 3, 2019 . ^ "Tyler Geving - Men's Basketball Coach - University of Portland Athletics" .portlandpilots.com . University of Portland. RetrievedMay 22, 2019 .A 1991 graduate of Highline High School in Burien, ... ^ "2000 Athletic Hall of Fame" .Highline High School Alumni Foundation .Archived from the original on September 20, 2018. RetrievedJuly 12, 2019 – via www.highline-highschool-alumni-foundation.org.^ Haugen, Sharon Hofstra (June 26, 2013)."Faith Enyeart Ireland receives Highline High Alumnus of the Year award" .The Highline Times the original on March 23, 2017.Faith Enyeart Ireland, a 1960 Highline High graduate, ... ^ "Jim McCune" . votesmart.org. RetrievedDecember 6, 2020 .^ Adcock, Joe (June 3, 2004)."Eric Overmyer finally premieres 'Alki,' a NW take on 'Peer Gynt' .Seattle Post-Intelligencer He went to Highline High School ... ^ Macdonald, Moira (July 30, 2011)." .The Seattle Times . RetrievedMay 22, 2019 .Requa grew up in Burien and graduated from Highline High School. ^ Sanders, Eli (October 7, 2010)."High Court Hypocrite" .The Stranger . RetrievedMay 22, 2019 .He graduated from Highline High School in 1963, ... ^ Modie, Neil (May 29, 2007)."Satterberg to be acting prosecutor" .Seattle Post-Intelligencer He is a graduate of Highline High School in Burien, ... ^ Edwards, Benj (April 25, 2010)."The True Face of Mario" .technologizer.com . RetrievedMay 22, 2019 . ^ Schaefer, Scott (March 9, 2011)." .The B-Town (Burien) Blog . RetrievedMay 22, 2019 .Starr, who graduated from Burien's Highline High School in 1984, ... ^ Raley, Dan (September 28, 2004)."Where Are They Now: Ernie Steele" .Seattle Post-Intelligencer . RetrievedMay 22, 2019 .Steele's fleet feet took him from Highline High School, where he was a highly decorated athlete in football, basketball and track, ... ^ "The Roe Baby" .The Atlantic Archived from the original on July 28, 2023.^ "Highline Schools Foundation gives out gold stars to five outstanding individuals" .The Highline Times /Westside Seattle . RetrievedMay 21, 2019 .^ "Bob Van Duyne Stats" .Pro-Football-Reference.com . RetrievedJuly 12, 2019 .
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