SET High School

09/30/2026

A shadow day is simple: a prospective student spends the day following a current SET High student through their real schedule — sitting in on classes, meeting teachers, and getting a feel for campus life firsthand. No pressure, no pitch. Just an honest look at what a day at SET actually feels like.

Want to schedule a shadow day? Call (858) 874-4338 or email [email protected] and we'll set it up.

09/24/2026

Bears are scary. Astronauts are cool. And dog sledding is quite the adventure! 😅 Get to know Mary Erskine, our Education Specialist, in this month's Then…And Now blog, where we take a look back at her high school days and see what she's up to now.

Meet Mary Erskine, education specialist at SET High, a tuition-free public charter school in San Diego, as she reflects on high school then and now.

09/23/2026

At SET High, students work hard — and play hard. As a proud member of CIF, SET competes against other high schools of comparable size in San Diego County. We offer:

- Cross Country, Girls' Volleyball and Flag Football in fall
- Boys' and Girls' (Reigning 2025 Division 5 Sectional Champs!) Basketball and E sports in winter
- Track & Field and Boys' Volleyball in spring.

The advantage of playing for a small school: the barrier to entry is low, the growth potential is high, and there's more coaching attention for every athlete who suits up. Who's ready to play?

09/12/2026

Sometimes the best school year starts a little late. SET High welcomes transfer students in select grades throughout the year, because we know the right fit matters more than the calendar. Small classes, taking academics as far as you want to go, real relationships, and a community that notices when you're not around — that's the SET Way, whenever you join it.

Have questions about switching after school starts? We're happy to talk it through, call us at (858) 874-4338.

09/11/2026

What makes a school truly exceptional? At SET High, it's about passionate teachers who know every student's name, interests, and potential. Our three times awarded California Distinguished School proves that when you combine personalized attention, innovative curriculum, and "The SET Way" community, students naturally exceed their expectations. Learn more about how to get a tuition-free education with private school quality. https://sethigh.org/set-high-private-school-quality-without-the-pricetag/

09/05/2026

Friendly staff who actually want to help you. Unique finds you won't see anywhere else. A vibe that's just a little different (in the best way). We could be describing Trader Joe's — or SET High. Read why on the blog: https://sethigh.org/set-high-the-trader-joes-of-high-schools/

09/01/2026

At SET High, academics are only half the story. We combine strong coursework with student agency, real relationships, and real-world learning — because curiosity, resilience, and responsibility aren't things you can memorize, they're things you build. Our students leave here with more than a diploma. They leave with the judgment and self-awareness to navigate uncertainty, chase what matters to them, and show up for their communities.

Curious what our mission looks like day-to-day on campus? Ask us in the comments.

08/27/2026

What makes SET electives different? They're created by our own teachers, for our own students. This fall's new classes are proof.

Read about all five new electives on our blog. https://sethigh.org/fresh-electives-familiar-passion-set-highs-fall-course-lineup/

08/26/2026

This year, the spotlight is ours. New performing arts electives are hitting the schedule at SET High: SET the Stage for students who want to see and perform live theatre, Sketch Acting for the improvisers and sketch writers, and On SET filmmaking for anyone interested in the basics of filmmaking.

Add that to returning favorites like Guitar and Making Beats: The Basics of Music Production, and it's a big year for creative students!

08/13/2026

Here's the thing about real-world skills: you don't build them by cramming everything into one big project (or test!) and hoping for the best. At SET High, we intentionally build them through presentations, labs, projects, and a little (or a lot) of creative freedom. Want the full picture of how it works? It's on the blog.

SET High uses hands-on projects to build real-world skills, but projects are the process, not the point. Here's how it actually works in our classes.