About e3

e3 Civic High is a free public charter high school serving grades 9 thru 12 located in the landmark 400,000 square foot downtown San Diego Public Library. The three "e's" represent and drive our mission to Engage, Educate, and Empower.

The Charter Petition for e³ Civic High was submitted to and authorized by San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) in September of 2010. e3 opened in the fall of 2013 with an entering class of 265 ninth and tenth-grade students. Currently, approximately 400 students are enrolled in our school. e3 celebrates a diverse population of scholars who come from over 35 zip codes.

All e3 scholars have clear college, workforce, and life targets including academic, civic engagement, and internships to prepare them for life after high school. All scholars are offered academic and wellness supports as well as small class sizes. e3 supports all scholars to apply to a 2-year college and 4-year universities.

The e3 way and innovative learning platform offers students:

A personalized experience that leverages technology to support and enhance learning and teaching
All students are supported and assessed each year for college, workforce and life readiness
100% of students take the SAT and apply to 4 year colleges
All students are supported through college applications, financial aid and acceptance processes
Tutoring is available for all e3 students at no cost
All students participate in a Design Thinking Capstone course
College level courses are available through partnerships with UC San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, and San Diego City Community College
e3 advisors provide college application supports to all e3 students
All e3 students receive a MacBook Air to take home daily for the school year
Relevant field trips and renowned guest speakers for real world exposure
Design thinking and digital literacy skills for 21st century workforce prep
Internships for all e3 students
Focus and supports for wellness and mental health with licensed therapist on campus