By Melissa Murphy
High school dropout rates continued to decline in Solano County last year, as more students walk the stage and graduate.
Statewide, school district saw gains in their graduation rates as well, according to figures released Monday by the California Department of Education.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that for the fourth year in a row, California’s graduation rate climbed as the dropout rate fell, particularly for students of color.