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Highline Public Schools
15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien, WA 98166

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Pacific Middle School
22705 24th Ave South Des Moines, WA 98198

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Choose Your Path with Schools of Choice

Choose Your Path with Schools of Choice

Choose Your Path

Your future begins with a choice. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of maritime studies, the wonders of aerospace, or the flexibility of virtual learning, you have options. 

Start your journey today. Explore the pathways and opportunities that Highline’s Schools and Programs of Choice offer.   

Application Window

The application window to attend in the 2025-26 school year for most schools and programs is November 8, 2024 to January 31, 2025. 

High School Transitions Event

Get a taste of all your options at a High School Transitions Event on December 11 at 5:30 p.m. 

Information Nights

Plus, save the date for an upcoming school-specific information session or tour to learn more about schools and programs you can apply to.

Find a program that’s the right fit? You can apply to these schools and programs for the next school year. Apply now through January 31, 2025.  

Middle School Options 

  • Middle Schools of Choice  - Open to All - Applications required  
    • Big Picture Schools (Grades 6-12) 
    • Highline CHOICE Academy (Grades 6-12) 
    • Highline Virtual Academy (Grades 6-12) 
  • Neighborhood Middle Schools—Enrollment based on your home address 
    • Sylvester Middle School (Grades 6-8) 
    • Pacific Middle School (Grades 6-8) 
    • Chinook Middle School (Grades 6-8) 
    • Cascade Middle School (Grades 6-8) 
    • Glacier Middle School (Grades 6-8) 

Elementary School Options 

  • Elementary Program of Choice: 
    • Virtual Program at Seahurst Elementary (Grades K-5) 
  • Neighborhood schools include 17 elementary schools serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade, including dual language schools. Learn more on our website. Neighborhood enrollment is based on your home address. 

Find more information about Schools of Choice and event details on our Schools of Choice webpage.