Admissions
Application Window
The application window for the 2023-24 school year closed January 31, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. Learn more about the lottery process on our admissions page.
The following schools of choice will open applications for waitlist purposes following Spring Break.
- Big Picture Schools (6-12)
- CHOICE Academy (6-12)
- Maritime High School (9-10)
- Highline Virtual Academy (6-12)
- Highline Virtual Elementary (K-5)
- WELS (9-10)
Waitlist Process
The application window is open from October through January for the upcoming school year. Our application reopens after spring break each year for enrollment through a waitlist if space is available.
Application Information
Out-of-district Applicants
Out-of-district students are considered on a space-available basis. Highline Public Schools students will be prioritized. If you're interested in attending HVA, please submit an application in SchoolMint.
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2023-24 Application Timeline
- October 4: Application opened
- January 31: Application closed
- February 1: Schools begin reviewing applications
- March 1: Lottery
- March 3: Lottery results posted online
- March 10: Waitlists and applications reopen for Big Picture, CHOICE, HVA, Virtual Elementary, Maritime and WELS.
- April 1: Final student date to confirm acceptance
2022-23 Applications
- Applications/waitlists remain open for Big Picture, CHOICE, HVA, Virtual Elementary, Maritime.