Highline Enrollment Drops Again, Down 10% Over a Decade

Highline School District enrollment has dropped 10% over the past decade, with current enrollment at 16,402 students—387 fewer than last year. Kindergarten and second grade saw the steepest declines this year. The October 21 board meeting heard that lower enrollment will likely mean reduced state funding and possible staffing changes, with more details expected at the November 18 budget work session. If your child attends Highline schools, this affects how the district plans budgets and staffing going forward.