Original Research by School Decision on School for Entrepreneurship and Technology
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology is a charter high school in San Diego that enrolls roughly a few hundred students across grades nine through twelve. The school operates as its own single-school district, meaning it does not sit within the broader San Diego Unified or another regional system.
The school's identity centers on technology and entrepreneurship. Recent curriculum expansion has added advanced tracks in cybersecurity, robotics, and three-dimensional graphics. Students also work through a Passion Project program in which they develop their own business plans. A growing partnership with Startup San Diego brings industry mentors into the school, giving students direct connection to the local tech community and networking opportunities there.
The student body is roughly three-fifths white, with a meaningful Hispanic presence and smaller shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. About one in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting moderate economic diversity. Data on English learners and students with IEPs was not available.
On the most recent state testing reported, English language arts proficiency stood at a strong level. Math proficiency was at the midpoint; science was somewhat below the midpoint. Only a single year of results was available, so trends cannot yet be assessed. A parent may want to ask the school directly about performance over time and about how the school supports students whose math or science results suggest they may need additional help. State testing was not available for older years, so historical context is missing.
A graduation rate was not provided in the available data. For a charter high school, this is worth confirming directly with the school or the California Department of Education's public reporting.
Housing in the zip code where the school is located runs above the state median, though property values have declined slightly year over year. Rents have edged upward modestly. This is a higher-cost area of San Diego, and families should factor in commute and housing affordability as they weigh this option.
The school is small by design, which shapes the experience. With roughly sixty students per grade, it offers a more intimate setting than a large comprehensive high school would. This size can mean stronger individual attention, tighter peer groups, and fewer course options. Parents considering SET should ask about the breadth of non-tech electives, sports, and clubs, and confirm whether the school's focus aligns with their child's interests and career direction. The tech and entrepreneurship pathway is explicit and intentional here, which is a strength if that matches the student's goals, but a constraint if the student is still exploring or has different priorities.
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