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Pacific Innovation School

San Diego, CA

Built for builders. A school where students don't just study entrepreneurship — they launch real projects before they graduate.

School Type
Choice School
Location
San Diego, CA
Living Style
Boarding or Host Family
Tuition Tier
Growth ($25K–$40K/yr)
Programs
F-1 & J-1 Options
Best For
STEM & entrepreneurship

Why Pacific Innovation School

For the student who wants to build something, not just study something.

STEM Labs

State-of-the-art labs for coding, robotics, biotech, and engineering. Students get hands-on with real tools, not textbook diagrams.

Startup Incubator

An on-campus incubator where students pitch ideas, build prototypes, and get mentored by working entrepreneurs. This is where classroom learning becomes real-world output.

Project-Based Learning

No sitting in rows memorizing facts. Learning here is project-driven — students solve real problems, present to real audiences, and build portfolios that matter.

What GLA Places Students Into

Pacific Innovation School offers flexible placement options through our network.

F-1 Innovation Track

Full academic year on an F-1 visa with access to the STEM labs, incubator, and project-based curriculum. Students can choose boarding or host family living.

Summer STEM Intensive

A short-term summer option for students who want to test the waters. Hands-on STEM projects, campus life, and San Diego culture in a compressed format.

Entrepreneurship Capstone

Senior-year students can participate in a capstone incubator program that culminates in a real pitch event — a standout addition to any college application.

Academics & Curriculum

Innovation-driven curriculum where students build while they learn.

Average Class Size
18 Students
AP Courses
12 Available
IB Program
No
STEM Focus
Yes — Maker Labs & Incubator
Graduation Rate
95%
College Placement
92% — Strong UC/CSU Pipeline

Strong Programs

Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Digital Media, Environmental Engineering, and UX Design.

Foreign Languages

Spanish and Mandarin.

ESL Support

Structured ESL pathway with tech-integrated English instruction and peer tutoring program.

Admissions Requirements

What you need to know before applying.

English Test Required
TOEFL 60+ or Duolingo 95+
GPA Requirement
2.8+ (on 4.0 scale)
Admissions Status
Open — Portfolio Review
Application Deadline
Rolling (spaces fill by June)
Age Range
14–18 (Grades 9–12)
Graduation Eligible
Yes — U.S. Diploma

Student Life & Extracurriculars

Life at Pacific Innovation goes far beyond the classroom.

Clubs & Organizations

Startup Club, Coding Academy, Drone Racing, Sustainability Council, Podcast Studio, Hackathon Team, and 20+ student-led ventures.

Arts & Performance

Digital art studio, film production lab, graphic design workshop, and annual student film festival.

Sports

Surfing, volleyball, soccer, basketball, skateboarding, and cross country. Year-round outdoor access in San Diego.

Location & Travel

Getting here and getting around.

City
San Diego, CA
Region
West Coast
Nearest Airport
SAN — San Diego International
Airport Distance
~15 minutes
Climate
Year-round mild, sunny
Campus Setting
Suburban — Near the coast

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