Get ready to LOVE what you do!
CAL is where curiosity meets opportunity. Here, students explore their interests, gain hands-on experience, and discover what drives them. From day one, you’re encouraged to think big, take creative risks, and develop the skills that will help lead to success—whether that’s in college, a career, or both.
In 11th and 12th grade, you’ll spend half of your school day at CAL, diving into real-world projects and college-level coursework in fields like health sciences, engineering, digital media, and more. With support from dedicated educators and industry partners, CAL students gain a head start in some of today’s most exciting and impactful careers.
CAL students earn college credits, build professional networks, and gain the confidence to lead, create, and make a difference in their communities.
This is how we roll—authentic, bold, and future-ready.
CAL Career Pathways
Our Mission
Nurturing a culture of creativity, innovation, and action.
Cultivating a community of lifelong learners who love what they do.
Our Partners
CAL is the only high school in Oregon with a multi-district partnership focused on delivering high-quality Career and Technical Education (CTE). We collaborate with several local high schools to offer students hands-on, career-connected learning in some of today’s most in-demand fields.
Each partner high school is allotted a limited number of seats at CAL. Every winter, 10th grade students from our partner schools can apply to attend. Students are selected through a lottery process.
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Gresham High School
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Sam Barlow High School
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Reynolds High School
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Centennial High School
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Springwater Trail High School
Fast Facts
99%
Graduation Rate
7
Unique Programs
20+
College Credits
What Students Are Saying
“I sincerely believe I am a better person because of CAL’s diligence to challenge ourselves. My teachers inspired me to be a real-life problem solver and healthcare provider. I will never forget all the useful lessons I’ve learned along the way!”
“CAL has made me feel so at home and valued. I love going to CAL and I look forward to it every day. I really feel like the staff cares about the students.”
“I love it here. I was so excited to join and thankful that I did. I’ve made some of my closest friends at CAL and met super supportive teachers, not just from my program but from many others. They have helped me in many ways understand life in general and I couldn’t be more thankful.”