SET High School

SET High School Our twenty-to-one student to teacher ratio maximizes the number of quality interactions in class and allows teachers to honor individual learning styles. I.e.

SET High is a globally enhanced, technology advanced learning environment with a project-based teaching approach that encourages students to solve real world problems. Mission Defined

“…personalized academic program…”

Given the small school atmosphere that SET High has to offer, students and faculty are connected in a variety of ways. Daily participation in ROAR (advisory period) connects studen

ts with their advisory Teacher who guides them for four years.

“… globally–connected…”

SET High students explore authentic 21st century world issues, and collaboratively hypothesize and apply solutions. They experience the interconnectedness to their community and the world at large. The themes of the 21st century include: global awareness; financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; civic and health literacy. Specific skills include: learning, innovation, media, technology, life, and career. Understanding themselves and their connectedness to other cultures is the purpose of the SET High curriculum. Our rigorous and relevant academic content prepares students for college and beyond. SET High students experience global connections in the following ways:
Partnerships with local businesses
Local and global community service projects
Opportunities to experience real-world leadership roles in a business-like atmosphere. project development, management, fiscal/logistical oversight, marketing and presentation skills.

“…technology-enhanced…”

SET High identifies that a technology-enhanced learning environment is fundamental for the 21st Century student. SET High will prepare their students to contribute productively in diverse society by building a collaborative learning community with a(n):
Culture that encourages risk-taking and critical thinking
Technology Enhanced Classroom Setting including a personal laptop for every student and Promethean Technology
Rigorous and Relevant Standards-Based Curriculum
Strong emphasis on computing(ie computer programming) throughout the curriculum
Opportunity to participate in a high-velocity business cycle

Thanks Sarah! We love that you're a part of our amazing community! 🙌🏽Want to join a close-knit community where you can b...
08/04/2026

Thanks Sarah! We love that you're a part of our amazing community! 🙌🏽

Want to join a close-knit community where you can be yourself and thrive? Fall session starts soon, enroll now!

Three times a California Distinguished School. That's not luck—that's proof that personalized education, passionate teac...
07/31/2026

Three times a California Distinguished School. That's not luck—that's proof that personalized education, passionate teachers, and student agency create extraordinary outcomes. When students design their own learning journey and pursue what matters to them, excellence follows. Ready to be part of a school that's been recognized three times for getting it right? Tuition-free public charter, grades 9-12 in San Diego. Visit sethigh.org to learn more.

Want to be challenged? SET offers honors classes across disciplines—and if that's not enough, our dual enrollment with M...
07/30/2026

Want to be challenged? SET offers honors classes across disciplines—and if that's not enough, our dual enrollment with Mesa College means there's no academic ceiling. Push yourself as far as you want to go. Take college-level courses. Earn credits that count. Graduate ready for whatever comes next. This is education that grows with you. WASC-accredited since 2010 and 3x-awarded CA Distinguished School. Learn more at sethigh.org.

Don’t get LEFT out. Take one of her popular classes today where you can only do RIGHT!Want teachers who bring creativit...
07/23/2026

Don’t get LEFT out. Take one of her popular classes today where you can only do RIGHT!

Want teachers who bring creativity and passion to every subject? Enrolling now for fall 2026. Visit sethigh.org or call (858) 874-4338.

07/15/2026

What if you could get private school attention & high academic standards without the price tag? That's the charter school difference and it's exactly what SET High delivers. New blog post breaking down what a charter school is and, spoiler alert, that it’s FREE. Read it, then schedule a tour. First day of school is August 10. https://sethigh.org/what-is-a-charter-school/

This is why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all education. At SET High, students design their own learning journey bec...
07/09/2026

This is why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all education. At SET High, students design their own learning journey because we know your path isn't predetermined—it's yours to discover. Growth isn't linear. Curiosity doesn't expire. And the ""right"" choice is the one that reflects who you are right now.

What's one thing you wish you'd known in high school? Drop it in the comments—current and future SET students are listening 👇

Ready to explore an education that grows with you? Visit sethigh.org or call (858) 874-4338 to schedule a tour. Tuition-free public charter, grades 9-12 in San Diego.

School's out, but curiosity doesn't take breaks. What will you explore this summer? What project will you start? What sk...
06/26/2026

School's out, but curiosity doesn't take breaks. What will you explore this summer? What project will you start? What skill will you develop? 🎨🔬🎵💡

At SET High, those interests become your education. Your passion projects. Your unique schedule. ✨

When school starts again in the fall, we truly want to know what you did this summer. Enrolling now for 2026-27. Find out how SET turns passion into purpose. Visit sethigh.org.

06/18/2026

When teachers have the freedom to design courses around their expertise and enthusiasm, magic happens in the classroom. From "Debunking Disney" to "Into the Darkness: All Things Poe," our electives exist because our teachers are genuinely excited to share what they love. 🙌

Did you know that we have interviewed many of our teachers and staff over the years? Get to know the SET makers and shak...
06/17/2026

Did you know that we have interviewed many of our teachers and staff over the years? Get to know the SET makers and shakers on the blog https://sethigh.org/whats-new/ We're pretty amazing. 💅

Using AI isn't cheating. Using AI INSTEAD OF THINKING is.At SET High, the rule isn't a blanketed "no AI." It's more of a...
06/12/2026

Using AI isn't cheating. Using AI INSTEAD OF THINKING is.

At SET High, the rule isn't a blanketed "no AI." It's more of a know why you're using it, own it, and make sure it's making you better and not doing your job for you. We break down exactly how that works in our latest blog post.

When we first started talking about AI at SET High, a small, public tuition-free charter high school in San Diego, the conversation sounded a lot like it did everywhere else: Is this cheating? Should we block it? What do we do? We decided pretty quickly...

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3540 Aero Court
San Diego, CA
92123

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Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
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