Admissions

Application Timeline 2026-2027

December 8, 2025: Application Opens
March 6, 2026: Application Closes
March 9- March 20, 2026- Application Review
March 26, 2026: Lottery Day
March 27, 2026: Lottery Result Publishing (students will be contacted regarding next steps)
April 13, 2026: Student Deadline for Acceptance (student waitlist pulls begin)
April 20, 2026: Programs not at Capacity will Reopen

High School Transitions Event

At Highline, we're dedicated to making every student future-ready. High school is a time where dreams take flight, and futures are forged. We offer a variety of secondary pathways, from maritime studies and aerospace exploration to virtual learning and neighborhood schools. We’re here to help you explore your options so that you’re prepared for the challenges and possibilities of tomorrow.

Join Us at our High School Transitions Event

When: December 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Puget Sound Skills Center

Representatives from your neighborhood high school and Schools and Programs of Choice will share about their schools, programs and admission process. Get a clear overview of all your high school options. If something sparks your interest, you can learn more by attending a school specific information session in the month of January.

Application support will be available for students and families via breakout rooms—staff will be available to answer questions and guide you through the process step-by-step.

PSSC Information Night

Join us at our Information Night!

January 13, 2026 at 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Open House

February 26, 2026 at 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Location: 18010 8th Ave S, SeaTac

Application Information

During the application window, use our online application portal to complete and submit an application.

Applications for the 2026-27 School Year (Next Year)

We’re making a change to how families and students apply to Highline’s Schools and Programs of Choice for the 2026-2027 School Year. SchoolMint will no longer be used. Families will submit applications through ParentVUE.

Apply Existing / Re-enrolling Students

Apply Out of District / New to Highline Students

If you have not set up ParentVUE, please visit our webpage for more information on how to set up your account. For a step-by-step guide, please find printable instructions on our Help Guides webpage.

Applications for the 2025-26 School Year (Current Year)

Applications for the current year are open for schools with a rolling waitlist. To apply, create an account in SchoolMint using an email address. For a step-by-step guide, please find printable instructions here.

Apply (Current Year)

Application Review

After the application window closes, all applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted regarding your status and next steps.

Get Help and Learn More

For Questions on Skills Center enrollment, please contact:

Admissions Specialist - Trish McGuire - 206-631-7322

Registrar - Debi Tranholt -206-631-7330

For Questions on the transfer processes, please contact our district office:

Enrollment Services Manager at 206-631-3148 or
Student Placement Services Manager at 206-631-3065.

Non-Highline District Students
Inter-District Agreement

Non-Highline District Students

How do non-resident students access Highline Public Schools Skills Center

Highline Public Schools has adopted a very specific process to enroll non-resident students wishing to access skills center programming only. If you are a non-resident student, that lives outside of the Highline Public School boundaries and you wish to attend the skills center you are required to follow the below steps:

Contact the Skills Center for more information about the program you wish to enroll in. The Skills Center staff can provide you with details about what you need to enroll and how.
Contact the district office where you reside to obtain more information on where to obtain an Inter-District Agreement form to be released part-time.

Inter-District Agreement

Why does Highline Public Schools require an Inter-District Agreement form instead of accepting a Choice transfer request?

Choice transfer releases are intended to release a student from their resident school district for full time enrollment into a district that they do not reside. Inter-District Agreements are set up to allow students to request consideration for part time enrollment or dual enrollment in two different districts at the same time.

Non-resident students requesting attendance to Highline Public Schools (HPS) for the sole purpose of enrolling in a Skills Center program are required to complete an Inter-District Agreement form for part time release. If a student wished to attend HPS full time AND access programming at the Skills Center, the district would accept a Choice transfer request, but the student would be required to follow the non-resident enrollment process as set out in Policy and Procedure 3141.

Public School Enrollment Verification Form

General Lottery & Waitlist Process

Space is limited. A lottery process is used when applications exceed capacity. If there are more applications than space at any particular grade level, Highline will hold a lottery including all students with completed applications.

Learn more about the lottery and waitlist process

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