High Bluff Academy

Where Academics and Individuality Thrive

High Bluff Academy (HBA) provides a holistic, student-centered approach that balances rigorous academics with the flexibility and support needed to excel and gain admission to top-tier colleges.

AP ®

Capstone School

10

Average class size

8

Years Voted #1 Private School 2016-2024

Quality Education, Individualized Learning

Choose The Learning Option That Best Fits Your Needs

Helping Students Become Independent Learners

At High Bluff Academy, we aim to nurture lifelong, independent learners equipped to face life’s challenges with confidence. By fostering self-reliance, we prepare students not just for college—but for life.

We Empower Students to Thrive

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Parent / Guardian

I can’t say enough about this little school. My son loves it! The class sizes are so small, the students develop great bonds with one another and the teachers. The students are international, studious, kind and caring. The teachers are just amazing–they have graduate degrees and a huge love of their subject matters and their students. My son feels completely supported by this school and looks forward to every class.

Parent / Guardian

My daughter’s experience at High Bluff Academy has been amazing. The teachers are fantastic and offer a level of support that is rare to find. The teachers truly want the students to succeed and make learning interesting and fun, not stressful and overwhelming. All students are supported and nurtured to be the best that they can be. We are truly grateful to the entire staff for providing a true gift to students.

Parent / Guardian

My son was really struggling at the large public school in our neighborhood. He is very bright but was not able to focus due to the large class size. He had a lot of anxiety about going to school and was not connecting with any of his teachers. He transferred to High Bluff Academy in the beginning of 11th grade and it was the best decision we ever made. He loved all of his teachers and was inspired to work hard and get good grades. The caring, family type atmosphere was very welcoming. I never would have dreamed that his life would turn around so dramatically just by changing schools. His success and self-confidence today would not have been possible without High Bluff Academy.

We are lucky to have such a gem in our neighborhood. The teachers are absolutely amazing, and the relationship and bond my son had with them motivated him to work hard, thrive, and excel

Core Strengths That Defines Our School

Empowering Environment

A nurturing school community for students rebuilding confidence and discovering their strengths. Our supportive approach fosters personal growth, helping every student thrive academically and socially. Together, we create a foundation for lifelong success and self-belief.

Data-Driven Instruction

We use cutting-edge software to analyze cognitive strengths and deficits to personalize instructional methodology. Our math classes use vectored learning, which enables students to master foundational skills they are missing that are prerequisites to success in their current course of study.

Fostering Global Understanding

Our international student body creates an environment where students can connect, share, and learn from one another, whether here in Rancho Santa Fe or working online with girls in Afghanistan.

Flexible Scheduling

Student-athletes can arrange to start late or leave early to accommodate their coaching schedules. They choose to take some of our classes in a group and additional courses online during supervised tutorial periods or at home.

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High Bluff Academy

Where Academics and Individuality Thrive

AP ®

10

8

Quality Education, Individualized Learning

High School Programs

Online Classes

F-1 Visa Program for International Students

Summer School

Choose The Learning Option That Best Fits Your Needs

In-Person

Hybrid

Virtual

Helping Students Become Independent Learners

We Empower Students to Thrive

Expert Educators

Flexible Support:

Read our Rave Reviews!

Parent / Guardian

Parent / Guardian

Parent / Guardian

Jodi Z.

Core Strengths That Defines Our School

Empowering Environment

A nurturing school community for students rebuilding confidence and discovering their strengths. Our supportive approach fosters personal growth, helping every student thrive academically and socially. Together, we create a foundation for lifelong success and self-belief.

Data-Driven Instruction

We use cutting-edge software to analyze cognitive strengths and deficits to personalize instructional methodology. Our math classes use vectored learning, which enables students to master foundational skills they are missing that are prerequisites to success in their current course of study.

Fostering Global Understanding

Our international student body creates an environment where students can connect, share, and learn from one another, whether here in Rancho Santa Fe or working online with girls in Afghanistan.

Flexible Scheduling

Student-athletes can arrange to start late or leave early to accommodate their coaching schedules. They choose to take some of our classes in a group and additional courses online during supervised tutorial periods or at home.

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