Career Online High School

Information for public libraries interested in participating in this program is available on the COHS library resource page.

Adults in California are earning high school diplomas and improving their lives through their local public library.

Over eleven percent of California adults do not have a high school diploma. Adults without a high school diploma face social, economic, and health barriers throughout the course of their lives. California’s public libraries are addressing this challenge with the Career Online High School program offered by Smart Horizons Career Online Education.

Career Online High School enables adults to earn a high school diploma and career certificate through their local public library. California libraries have provided this valuable service to their communities at no-cost to students since 2014, benefiting individuals, families, and communities.

“Life circumstances did not allow me to complete high school in my younger years. This amazing opportunity as an adult helped me close this big gap in my education.”

3,061

graduates

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926

students currently enrolled

“I’ve been wanting to get my high school diploma for a long time and once I became a mother, it further pushed me to think of my future and gave me motivation.”

11

months average completion time

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67%

said COHS supported their goals

“This program did a lot for me, not only did I accomplish my goal, but it reinforced my confidence and belief in myself again.”

76%

were interested in further education

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99%

would recommend the program


Funded by the State of California