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Innovation Heights Academy
11427 3rd Avenue South Seattle, WA 98168

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Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Innovation Heights Academy
11427 3rd Avenue South Seattle, WA 98168

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Welcome to Innovation Heights Academy!

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Transforming Futures: The Success Story of Innovation Heights

Innovation Heights Academy is transforming student lives with a new program model that emphasizes credit recovery, wellness, and interest-driven learning. See how the school ensures its students are seen, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

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Education Support Professionals Week, March 9-13, is an opportunity to recognize the important roles these staff members play in the lives of students and families. Every day across Highline Public Schools, education support professionals help students feel welcomed, supported and ready to learn.

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Now is the time to enroll them in kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year! Enrolling early allows schools to connect with families sooner, ensuring students have access to free kindergarten welcome events and readiness programs that help them start strong. 

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Graduation is approaching for Innovation Heights Academy, and we’re excited to celebrate our students. The Getting to Graduation page outlines what students need to know as they prepare for this milestone, including graduation requirements, expectations and important steps leading up to the ceremony.

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Juniors, join us on April 1 for FutureU at Green River College! This event is designed for students to explore various options for life after high school. Explore a world of opportunities waiting for you beyond graduation.

The Promise Podcast Our People. Our Stories. photo of Dr. Duran and two Tyee students

In this episode of The Promise Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran sits down with Tyee High School ninth graders Susana Mercado Herrera and Mohamed Aided, who both have spent their entire school careers in Highline. This episode was also recorded on site at the new Tyee High School, made possible by voter support of the 2022 bond.

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We will reduce our budget by $8 million for the 2026-27 school year due to continued underfunding and rising costs. This week, Superintendent Ivan Duran announced the elimination of 31.5 central office positions, including unfilled vacancies and roles affected through layoffs or reassignments. 

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Winter weather may force a change in the normal school schedule, even for students who attend virtual programs. We want you to be prepared and know where to get information.

The Promise Podcast Our People. Our Stories.

In this episode of The Promise Podcast, Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran sits down with former Highline Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield for a conversation rooted in leadership, gratitude and service to students.

Inclusion in Action: Centering Neurodiversity 

Inclusion means every student learns and belongs with peers, supported in the least restrictive environment. On January 15, educators gathered for our Staff Inclusion Series to learn about neurodiversity and identify strategies for better support and family partnership.

Our Mission

Provide students and families high-quality learning options in creative academic structures that are personalized and flexible to meet the needs of every child and family.

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