22 Feb 6 Reasons Parents Love SET High
Choosing where your teenager attends high school is an incredibly important decision. At the School for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SET High), our students thrive with an education that is meaningful and personal. In addition to being a WASC-accredited, California Distinguished School, parents tell us there are many reasons to choose our tuition-free public high school:
Fostering Community
At SET High, our culture prevents cliques and instead fosters a safe environment that embraces uniqueness, individuality, and diversity.
“‘So comfortable and accepted.’ Words he’s never used to describe a school before.”
– SET High parent
“My daughter became more extroverted in her senior year. She became more open to new ideas, new friends, and new adventures. She became aware of the differences in people, how society works and what needs to be improved. Thus she decided to take the Political Science/International relations path. This will prepare her to be a US Diplomat someday.
– SET High parent
12:1 Student Teacher Ratio
Our level of commitment to a flexible, personal and meaningful education is possible because we keep the student-to-teacher ratio small.
“SET High has a good teacher to student ratio, good location with a good reputation as a charter school.”
-SET High parent
“SET offered the personal level of attention our daughter needed to succeed.”
-SET High Parent
“At [another school], there were a lot of tears about getting the homework done. And we haven’t had any of those issues this year at SET. I think a lot of this has to do with the small class sizes and the interaction that they’re having with the phenomenal faculty at SET. “
-SET High parent
“The school is small and the teachers and staff members are able to provide support to the kids enrolled at SET.”
-SET High parent
Unique Electives
Our talented accredited teachers create unique innovative elective courses based on their interests. We find that when teachers are excited about the subject, it’s contagious.
“My son chose Robotics/Building Cool Stuff because he is interested in engineering. The class deepened his interest and his understanding of important concepts and built his confidence.”
-Parent to two SET High students
Talented Teachers & Faculty
School doesn’t have to be stressful. Our SET High students love their teachers, love how they learn — and foster deeper senses of self where students of all skills and talents learn together.
“My boys are learning all the material that they should be learning, but it’s happening a lot easier than it has in the past. I think they’re learning from the faculty instead of learning from the homework. So kudos to the faculty for making that happen.”
-Parent to two SET High students
“The world needs more schools that care in the way you do.”
-SET High parent
“Before deciding on SET I did an extensive internet search for charter schools for my daughter. I decided on SET after the discussion my daughter had directly with Dr. McCurdy and Deputy Director Mr. McClendon. I immediately realized that both were interested in knowing my daughter personally, knowing about her, and her academic welfare.”
-SET High parent
“Never received such positive support from any other school.”
– SET High parent
Passion Fuels Learning
We believe passion drives learning and discovery. At SET, students find and develop their passions on an educational journey that prepares them for success beyond high school.
“My daughter has always been interested in the sciences and engineering. The unique curriculum at SET allowed her passion for these subjects to grow even further and learn more about these topics. Having the support and guidance of the teachers helped her pursue her interests.”
-SET High parent
“We know our children thrive in a small school setting and we chose SET because it was clear that here their passions would be nurtured and they would be understood and valued for the unique individuals that they are. We were not wrong!”
-Parent to two SET High students
Gratitude & Appreciation Abound
We are mutually grateful to the parents and guardians who opt in to SET High for their school of choice. Thank you!
“Thank you to all the teachers, administrators and staff!”
-SET High parent
“Once again, thank you for the valuable support you gave my daughter in her learning. They gave themselves to my daughter! They respected and understood her! THANK YOU SO MUCH!”
-SET High parent
“We were very grateful for all of the support, kindhearted staff and flexibility.”
-SET High parent
We’re in this together, enabling the next generation of makers, business leaders and innovators, big thinkers and big dream chasers. From everyone at SET High, it’s our honor and pleasure to welcome you to our tuition-free public high school. If you are ready for a personal and meaningful education, why wait? Enroll with us today!
About SET High
SET High offers each student individual attention from multi-talented, highly qualified teachers. Students build a healthy camaraderie with classmates inside an intellectually rigorous environment that brings out their talents and personality, helping them develop their individual character and direction in life. With a wide variety of electives, flexible scheduling, dual enrollment college classes and more — our students regularly exceed their academic and personal expectations. Enrolling now!