ChatGPT in the Classroom, Revisited: How SET High Is Teaching Students to Use AI
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......
Then…And Now: SET High English Teacher Ms. Lennon
Sure, we know SET High, a tuition-free 9th-12th grade high school in San Diego, is next level in education and support. But teachers that read your mind? Actually, given it’s English teacher Ava Lennon, maybe we wouldn’t be surprised. And now that we know she......
SET for Life
High school is supposed to prepare you for what comes next. But what does that really mean? For Molly McGinnis, now studying Communications at California State University San Marcos, the answer has little to do with test scores and everything to do with how she......
Then…And Now: SET Math Teacher Ms. Ryan
Not everyone loves Math right away. But with the right teacher, it clicks. Ms. Alyssa Ryan at SET High, a tuition-free 9th-12th grade high school in San Diego, is exactly that kind of teacher. She’s also the kind of person who once snuck out of......
From Star Wars Philosophy to Real-World Skills: Electives That Ignite Passion
Imagine if young Anakin Skywalker had attended SET High. Maybe he could’ve put his anguish into boxing or creating moody love ballads on the guitar. And maybe being freed from the fear of not knowing how to balance a checkbook – and being surrounded by......
Top 10 Reasons to Attend SET High
There are many reasons to attend SET High: we let you design your own education, we celebrate when you take risks (even if they fail), and we genuinely believe your pool table skills are just as important as your GPA. Want free college classes during......
Supporting Your 9th Grade Year: How SET High Makes the Transition Smooth
Starting high school can feel overwhelming, from finding your way around campus to building new friendships. At SET High, a tuition-free 9th-12th grade high school in San Diego, we understand that ninth grade is a pivotal year, which is why we’ve created comprehensive support systems......
Making the Rounds with RJ
Feeling hangry and it’s only first period? Not to worry! 12th grader Robert (RJ!) Lewis has you covered with a stocked vending machine right on campus. We caught up with this young entrepreneur between restocking and his active involvement at SET High, a tuition-free 9th-12th......
Then…And Now: SET High Education Specialist, Ms. Kataf
During summer breaks in high school, by day Zena Kataf was a camp counselor for special needs kids. By night? Getting paid to put together Legos! And now? Ms. Kataf is an education specialist at our tuition-free 9th-12th grade high school in San Diego. Read......
Then…And Now: SET High Science Teacher, Mr. Ashe
It’s not just parents that like smaller class sizes- teachers like them, too! Take Mr. Travis Ashe, our physical science (think earth science, physics, and chemistry) teacher. Not only does he get to teach smaller classes, he gets to teach what he wants, like his......
Here We Go: 5 Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to School
School starts August 11– are you ready? At SET High, a tuition-free 9th -12th grade high school in San Diego, we want to help you succeed and support you all the way. Speaking of, here are a few tips and tricks to think about to......
Learning In Blocks of Time
High school stress #257: short classes. One minute you’re deep in the mysteries of photosynthesis and the next you’re frantically shoving biology notes into your backpack while your brain tries to switch to Shakespeare. Sound familiar? What if we told you there’s another way, one......
SET High: Where Gifted Learners Thrive
An Intellectually Rigorous Environment for High-Ability Students At SET High, we understand that academically talented students seek an education that challenges them intellectually while nurturing their unique abilities and interests. While we don’t maintain separate GATE classes, our award-winning program offers the personalized attention, academic......
Graduation 2025: Who’d You Choose?
At SET High, a tuition-free 9th-12th grade high school in San Diego, we celebrate those who worked hard and are ready for their next adventures. How? By hand selecting who graduates them, of course. At graduation, our seniors personally choose a SET teacher or staff......
Then…And Now: SET High Math Teacher, Ms. Cutright
Sure, you can ask SET High math teacher, Ms. Cutright, about all sorts of equations, but have you asked her about her four square prowess? At our tuition-free 9th-12th grade high school in San Diego, we love having a diverse group of teachers and staff,......
SET High: The Trader Joe’s of High Schools
Values that maximize interaction with people. Collaborative and compassionate culture. Interesting and engaging choices. Small and mighty. Chocolate covered s’mores and pickle chips. Are we talking about Trader Joe’s or are we talking about SET High, a tuition-free public school in San Diego, serving grades......
Psst…Your School Is Using AI
There’s a lot of hype surrounding the use of AI these days, especially when it comes to if students should be using it in school. But what about the schools themselves? At tuition-free public SET High in San Diego, serving grades 9-12, we relish innovation......
What is the Point of High School?
What is the point of high school? Sure, we may be biased at SET High, a tuition-free public high school in San Diego, but we think it’s an incredibly important time to explore, follow your curiosity, learn, and set yourself up for success while easing......
Trad Classes Reimagined at SET
When you think of high school, are you just bracing yourself for the heavy hitters like English (9, 10, 11, and 12!), algebra, physics, and history? What if you enjoyed them AND got to sprinkle in some really exciting electives? Well, you can at tuition-free......
SET Student Representation on the School Board
Want to be in the room where it happens? At SET High, a tuition-free charter school in San Diego, that would be in a school board meeting. There’s a board of directors and thanks to Molly McGinnis, there’s now student representation. Following in her footsteps,......