Highline High School
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225 South 152nd Street[a] 98148 United States | |
| Coordinates | 47°28′00″N 122°19′49″W / 47.466544°N 122.3304°W |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1924 |
| School district | Highline Public Schools |
| Principal | Clint Sallee[2] |
| Teaching staff | 60.77 (FTE) (2022–2023)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12[1] |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Number of students | 1,326 (2022–2023)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 21.82 (2022–2023)[1] |
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| Athletics conference | Kingco 2A |
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| Mascot | Pirate |
| Newspaper | Pirate's Anchor |
| Website | hhs |
Highline High School is a public high school in Burien, Washington,[a] United States, located about 3.5 miles from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. Highline High School, the flagship high school of the Highline Public Schools district, opened in 1924 and served the cities of Burien, Des Moines, and an area south of Seattle now known as White 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]
History
[edit]The name Highline, for which the school was named, derives from the original name for Des Moines Memorial Drive, which was called the "High Line Road" for its location along the ridge between Puget Sound and the Miller Creek Valley.[3] Today the name represents the geographic area for Burien, 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 Highline Performing Arts Center, which is used by local community organizations, schools, and dance competition companies.[relevant?]
Sports
[edit]Highline participates in the following sports as a member of the KingCo 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 the Seamount League and then the South Puget Sound League.[9][10]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Adelle August ('52), actress and Miss Washington USA 1952[11]
- Ingrid Backstrom ('96), freestyle skier[12]
- Ryan Brett ('10), American professional baseball player[13]
- Ray Conner ('73), former vice chairman of Boeing and president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes[14][15]
- Nate Daligcon ('92), former professional soccer player[16]
- Mark Driscoll ('89), author and former pastor, Mars Hill Church[17]
- Fred Dyson ('57), former member of the Alaska Senate from Eagle River[18]
- Pete Fewing, soccer coach for Seattle University[19]
- Tyler Geving ('91), assistant coach for the University of Portland Pilots men's basketball team, former head basketball coach at Portland State (2009–17)[20]
- Jack Horsley ('69), swimmer, 1968 Olympic bronze medalist (200 m backstroke)[21]
- Vinh Huynh ('28), novice Gunpla connoisseur, namesake of the Huynh Effect, named posthumously
- Faith Ireland ('60), former Justice, Washington State Supreme Court (1999–2005)[22]
- Jim McCune ('69), member of the Washington House of Representatives and Pierce 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 for Alice in Chains, Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (Season 3), Sober House (Season 2)[29]
- Ernie Steele ('36), NFL running back[30]
- Shelley Lynn Thornton ('88), known as the "Roe Baby", the child at the center of the Roe v. Wade landmark Supreme Court decision[31]
- Brad Tilden ('79), CEO of Alaska Airlines[32]
- Bob Van Duyne ('70), NFL guard, Baltimore Colts (1974–1980)[33]
Notes
[edit]- ^ 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.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Highline High School (530354000531)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Co-principals". Highline High School. Retrieved May 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. Retrieved November 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. Retrieved May 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. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ^ "2018-19 2A South Puget Sound League Handbook" (PDF). South Puget Sound League. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ^ "Adelle August". Glamour Girls of the Silver Screen. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
- ^ "The Backstroms: Ingrid, Arne & Ralph". Crystal Mountain Resort. May 12, 2010. Retrieved May 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. Burien. Retrieved April 18, 2015.
- ^ "Raymond L. Conner" (PDF). Washington Association for Career and Technical Education. June 12, 2017. Retrieved June 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. Retrieved June 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. May 8, 1992. Retrieved July 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. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ "Senator Fred Dyson". Alaska State Legislature. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ Graham, Jeff (October 12, 2011). "Fewing a natural in the Sounders' broadcast booth". Kitsap Sun. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
- ^ "Tyler Geving - Men's Basketball Coach - University of Portland Athletics". portlandpilots.com. University of Portland. Retrieved May 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. Retrieved July 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. Archived from the original on March 23, 2017.
Faith Enyeart Ireland, a 1960 Highline High graduate, ...
- ^ "Jim McCune". votesmart.org. Retrieved December 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). "'Crazy, Stupid, Love' directors hit the Hollywood big time". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
Requa grew up in Burien and graduated from Highline High School.
- ^ Sanders, Eli (October 7, 2010). "High Court Hypocrite". The Stranger. Retrieved May 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. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
- ^ Schaefer, Scott (March 9, 2011). "'Alice In Chains' Bass Player Mike Starr Had Burien Roots". The B-Town (Burien) Blog. Retrieved May 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. Retrieved May 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. September 9, 2021. Archived from the original on July 28, 2023.
- ^ "Highline Schools Foundation gives out gold stars to five outstanding individuals". The Highline Times / Westside Seattle. May 16, 2011. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ^ "Bob Van Duyne Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- State of Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) school report card (2016–17)
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