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This document presents an overview of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Highline Public Schools in the Seattle area, led by CTE Director Chance Gower. The district offers 92 courses across 18 schools in pathways such as Agriculture, STEM, Health, and Skilled and Technical trades, serving nearly 6,000 middle and high school students. Students have opportunities to earn college credits and industry certifications, and can now fulfill graduation requirements through a CTE Pathway.

This September 2022 presentation by Highline Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Jenniffer Reinig outlines the district's core promise to ensure every student is known by name, strength, and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. It highlights three key areas for delivering on that promise: continued partnership and innovation, a Superintendent Entry Plan, and the Highline Schools Bond. Note that this document focuses on school district academic priorities and does not contain information related to Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.

A 2021 University of Washington study found that ultrafine air pollution particles from road and aircraft traffic near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport were infiltrating nearby school classrooms, with indoor levels reaching roughly half of outdoor concentrations before any intervention. Installing portable HEPA air purifiers reduced classroom ultrafine particle levels to about one-tenth of outdoor levels, cutting overall particle concentrations by an estimated 70%. A follow-up Phase 2 study is now underway in 30 Washington schools to examine longer-term air quality improvements and their effects on student health and academic performance.

In October 2020, the City of Burien considered joining Des Moines, Federal Way, Normandy Park, and SeaTac in funding a $62,500 University of Washington study examining how ultrafine particles from aircraft emissions penetrate school buildings near Sea-Tac Airport. The first phase of the study would assess the air filtration efficiency of five schools located north and south of the airport, while a proposed second phase ($250,000) would test interventions to improve indoor air quality and measure their impact on student health and academic performance. Each participating city was asked to contribute $12,500, with the City Manager recommending approval of an Interlocal Agreement to move the project forward.

This map shows the Des Moines and SeaTac area of Washington State, highlighting a noise impact corridor (shown in teal) that sweeps across the region near Sea-Tac Airport. The corridor passes over several schools including Mt. Rainier High School, Pacific Middle School, Midway Elementary, St. Philomena School, and Des Moines Elementary, indicating these institutions fall within the airport's noise-affected zone. A separate boundary (shown in orange) outlines what appears to be an airport-related land use or acquisition area in the southern portion of the map near Interstate 5.

A May 2013 presentation by City of Burien staff to the Highline Forum explores potential partnerships between local cities, the Highline School District, and the Port of Seattle, focusing on shared community interests and collaboration opportunities. The presentation covers Burien's community vision, historical context, current conditions, school performance data, and specific areas where the city has a stake in local schools. It lays out a case for deeper, more structured cooperation among these regional institutions to strengthen the broader South King County community.