SET High School prepares students to thrive in a complex, changing world.
We combine strong academics with student agency, meaningful relationships, and real-world learning to develop curiosity, resilience, and responsibility. Our graduates leave with the skills, judgment, and self-awareness needed to navigate uncertainty, pursue purpose, and contribute thoughtfully to their communities.
At SET High School, we believe students learn best when they have purpose, agency, and meaningful work. Learning is driven by curiosity and strengthened through relationships, conversation, and exploration. Our classrooms are designed to invite discussion, critical thinking, and engagement with ideas that matter.
Students are given time and space to pursue personal interests and passion projects, allowing them to explore uncertainty, take intellectual risks, and develop a strong sense of self. Teachers design courses and electives around their expertise and interests, creating authentic learning experiences that model curiosity and lifelong learning.
This vision is grounded in the SETUP framework, which defines the qualities we believe matter most for life beyond high school:
Social Responsibility — understanding one’s role in improving communities and contributing to the common good
Effective Leadership — guiding others through collaboration, integrity, and example
Tenacity and Grit — persevering through challenge and uncertainty
Uncertainty as Opportunity — approaching risk, failure, and the unknown as essential to growth
Passion, Purpose, and Performance — aligning interests and values with meaningful effort and high standards
Together, these principles shape a school culture that prepares students not just for what comes next, but for lives of curiosity, contribution, and continued growth.