Oregon continues to make gains in its on-time high school graduation rate. The rate increased to 74% for the 2014-15 school year--up from 72% the year before. The graduation rate for almost all student groups rose, led by Hispanic students (2.4 percentage points) and Black students (2.4 percentage points). The rate for economically disadvantaged students also showed a substantial increase--rising by 2.2 percentage points--but the gap for those students, compared to their counterparts from more affluent families, is still substantial. Oregon Department of Education staff spoke with principals from seven Oregon high schools that have significantly improved their graduation rates or reduced the graduation gap between student groups: Jefferson High School in Portland, Newport High School, North Medford High School, David Douglas High School in east Portland, Neah-Kah-Nie High School in Rockaway Beach, Rainier Jr/Sr High School, and Gervais High School. They also spoke with Superintendent Charles Ransom about the success of the high schools in the Woodburn School District. Each school has a unique story to tell about how it has created its success, but some common threads emerged: (1) A shared vision among students and staff that all students can succeed; (2) Close connections between staff and students that create a positive school climate; (3) A focus on college and career goals that emphasizes high school success as a path to later success; (4) Partnerships with community colleges/universities and community organizations; and (5) Individualized attention and early intervention for students falling behind.