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      The School For Student Athletes In San Diego

      Dehesa Method Sports Academies (DMSA) is a unique tuition-free public school program created through a partnership between Method Schools and Dehesa School District, designed specifically for San Diego student-athletes but open to all students regardless of athletic interest. Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is open. Click below to get started.

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      How it Works

      🏫 Dehesa Method Sports Academies (DMSA) is a unique program created through a partnership between Method Schools and Dehesa School District, designed specifically for San Diego student-athletes.

      🎓 Students enroll in either Method Summit Academy, a tuition-free public charter school serving primarily grades 6–12, or Dehesa schools serving elementary and middle school students, and participate together in the DMSA program. While grade levels typically align by school, families may choose the option that best fits their student’s needs.

      📅 Students attend campus in El Cajon Monday–Thursday for small-group academic instruction and sport-specific training, with flexible online learning on Fridays to support travel, competition, and training commitments.

      ⚽ DMSA offers sport-specific training for baseball, softball, soccer and football. With more on the way, including mountain biking! Regardless of a student's desire or ability to be involved in sports, all students in San Diego can enroll in and thrive at one of the DMSA schools.

       

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      At DMSA, your student will work with top notch teachers and trainers to ensure they get the best possible school experience. Every Single Day.
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      Academics and Athletics Combined Seamlessly

      Our academics are powered by top drawer pro teachers and powerful curriculum by SmartFox. Our training is handled by professionals who know what it takes to help student athletes reach their potential. Through Dehesa School District and Method Schools, WASC accredited, featuring UC a-g and NCAA approved courses.

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      Academics
      • Small class sizes
      • One/one tutoring
      • Student success managers
      • Laptop provided
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      Athletics
      • Professional trainers
      • Sport specific training
      • Team sports
      • College tours
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      Full service
      • No cost lunches
      • Transportation
      • Customization by student
      Success in academics + athletics

      Success in the classroom leads to success on the field or in the gym

      • Our mission
      • Our philosophy & values
      • Our team

      We provide a dynamic and supportive school environment for student athletes that enables them to become resilient leaders both in the classroom and on the field.

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      Dehesa Method Sports Academy is a unique partnership between a school district (Dehesa School District) and a network of charter schools (Method Schools). Our philosophy is simple: to leverage our strengths and resources to provide the optimal public school program for San Diego K-12 students.

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      Our team includes experienced teachers, student success managers, athletic trainers, and even former pro athletes. We take your student's success seriously, and we'll do everything we can to ensure they have a positive school experience.

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      Careers

      We're looking for talented teammates

      Are you a teacher who loves working with students in a modern and non-traditional program? Or perhaps you're a trainer who has experience training student athletes? We're looking for you!

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      Dehesa and method: we've served thousands of socal students

      Parents Trust Us

      Over the years, we've been successful because we always put students first. We work hard to earn the trust of our students, their parents, and our other stakeholders.

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      Evan

      San Diego

      In some public schools I have been to out of the 6 hours of class time we would have 2 hours would be working on work and the other 4 hour would be waiting. In method we get straight to the point and don't waste time. you can also work at your own speed. I do have a couple of people i have recommended method to. Most of them have been interested.

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      Muriah

      Murrieta, CA

      My son has attended your school in the past and we love every bit of your program.

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      Lilit

      Glendale, CA

      The best home school program and amazing stuff and teachers

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