"I commend these schools for their exceptional work in keeping our students on the path to career and college readiness," Torlakson said. "Thanks to the guidance and support offered, our students leave with a high-quality education and the self-confidence required to build a better future."
Continuation high schools meet the needs of students aged 16 years or older who have not graduated from high school, are at risk of not graduating, and are not exempt from compulsory school attendance. The minimum attendance is 15 hours per week or 180 minutes daily.
Students benefit from the supplemental programs and services offered, such as independent study courses, career counseling, job placement, apprenticeships, and concurrent enrollment in community college.
More than 60,000 students attended the state's 460 continuation high schools in the 2014–15 school year. The 37 selected schools will retain their title for three years.