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Maritime High School
615 S 200th Street Des Moines, WA 98198

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Maritime High School
615 S 200th St Des Moines, WA 98198

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Application Window is Now Reopened 

The application window to attend Maritime in the 2025-26 school year is now open.

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11th-Grade Pathways 

Check out our Academic Program Pathways for 11th-grade students. Students will choose between: 

  • Vessel Operations, Design and Maintenance
  • Marine Resources and Research
  • Marine Construction

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$1 Million Secured for Maritime

One million dollars in funding for Maritime High School was recently passed in the House of Representatives through a government spending package.

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AESD Accredited School 2022-2028

Maritime Receives Accreditation

Maritime receives accreditation from the Association of Educational Service Districts of the State of Washington.

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Maritime in the News

Read about Maritime High School in a recent Seattle Times feature. 

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The Possibilities Are Endless

At Maritime High School we move beyond imagination and into reality. We move beyond the classroom and into the natural world. Watch this animated video on the possibilities Maritime High School presents. 

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Community Partners 

We are thrilled to be collaborating with amazing organizations that will play a pivotal role in the learning experiences of our students.

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Keep on learning! With interactive games, online libraries and engaging platforms, students can continue to expand their knowledge and skills throughout the summer months. Learn how to access our digital tools for students and resources for parents.

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On July 2, the Highline School Board unanimously voted to place a local funding measure on the November 2025 ballot. If approved by voters, the levy would renew local funding for educational programs, services and staff — filling the gap between what the state provides and what’s needed to support all Highline students. 

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Are you ready to make a difference in students’ lives? Highline Public Schools is hiring paraeducators—and we’d love to meet you! This July, we're hosting in-person hiring fairs and virtual info sessions so you can learn more about working as a paraeducator in Highline.

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Here is a look at the 2025-26 school calendar! These calendars have been approved by our Highline Education Association (teachers union) members. These dates and breaks will be reflected on our website calendar.

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At its June 18 meeting, the Highline School Board was introduced to a resolution to place an educational programs and operation levy on the November 2025 ballot. This levy would renew local funding for educational programs, services and staff—filling the gap between what the state provides and what’s needed to support all Highline students.

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Highline is offering free summer meals to all children and teens ages 18 and younger. Youth do not need to be enrolled in Highline Public Schools to participate—everyone is welcome! 

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We know that recent immigration enforcement actions — both nationally and locally — have raised concern in our community. We want to reassure you that our schools are prepared, and we have clear steps in place to protect students and respond to any requests from government agencies.

Our Mission

EVERY STUDENT in Maritime High School is known by namestrength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

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