Admissions at High Bluff Academy
A personalized, welcoming process designed to get to know your student as an individual.
A thoughtful, human admissions experience.
Joining the High Bluff Academy community is a personal, relational process. We want to understand your student’s strengths, goals, and learning style so we can determine the best path forward together.
Schedule a tour
Visit campus to experience our classrooms, community, and culture firsthand.
Submit application
Complete our online application and upload recent transcripts.
Meet with admissions
Have a personal conversation about fit, goals, and next steps.
Personalized admissions
Every application is reviewed with care, context, and the whole student in mind.
Tuition & financial investment
High Bluff Academy offers a highly personalized education with small class sizes, expert faculty, and flexible pathways designed to support each student’s goals.
Domestic students
$28,000
Annual tuition for full-time domestic students.
- • Small class sizes and individualized instruction
- • College-preparatory curriculum
- • Academic support and tutoring options
International students
$45,580
Annual cost for full-time international students on an F-1 visa.
Breakdown including
- Tuition$29,580
- I-20 issuing fee+ $10,000
- International student services fee+ $6,000
- Total= $45,580
Registration fee: $300 (non-refundable)
Late enrollment (after April 10): $1,000
Graduation fee (12th grade): $600 — includes cap and gown, senior activities, and the graduation luncheon.
Financial aid & support
We recognize that an independent school education is a significant investment. If financial assistance is needed, our team will work with your family to explore available options and determine how we can best support your student’s success.
Please contact our office to discuss financial aid opportunities and payment options.
See High Bluff Academy in person.
The best way to understand our community is to experience it. Walk our campus, visit classrooms, and meet the educators who will be working closely with your student.
Phone: 858-509-9101
Location: Rancho Santa Fe, California
