The current campus in Des Moines was built in 1964 with additional buildings added in following years to meet student and technology needs.

[7] Starting in the fall of 2014, Highline was approved to offer four Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs.

[9] The demographics of Highline are diverse due to both the local population and the acceptance of international students.

[13] The Foundation often holds events and allows donations to be made in an effort to raise funds.

The Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) is located approximately ten minutes south of the Highline College campus at Redondo Beach Park, and promotes the understanding of the South Puget Sound ecosystem.

[15] Highline College competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) as the Thunderbirds, fielding men's and women's teams for basketball, soccer, and golf, and women's teams for softball, tennis and volleyball.