Highline School District, Washington

Highline School District is a unified school district in King County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 136,437 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 30.9 sq mi (80 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
136,437 ± 1,910
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
King County
Land area
30.9 sq mi (80 km²)
Median household income
$89,005 ± $3,516
Median home value
$619,300 ± $10,982
Water area
12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5303540
Coordinates (central point)
47.447051, -122.338234

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Highline School District, largest first

  1. Burien (city)51,513 people
  2. Des Moines (city)32,823 people
  3. SeaTac (city)32,414 people
  4. White Center (CDP)14,886 people
  5. Normandy Park (city)6,659 people
  6. Boulevard Park (CDP)4,575 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Tukwila School District3.6 mi northeast
  2. Vashon Island School District6.0 mi southwest
  3. Renton School District7.0 mi east
  4. Federal Way School District8.5 mi south
  5. Kent School District9.7 mi southeast
  6. Seattle Public Schools12 mi north

These share a boundary with Highline School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Highline School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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