School Overview
High Bluff Academy was founded in 2002 in Rancho Santa Fe, California, with a mission to provide individualized, high-quality college preparatory education in a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and strong teacher-student relationships, helping students build confidence and reach their full potential.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$45,580
Enrollment
80
International Students
28%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
100%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
AP
41
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
34
Class Size
10
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #28 | New York University | 1 |
| #28 | University of California: Santa Barbara | 1 |
| #38 | University of California: Davis | 1 |
| #42 | Case Western Reserve University | 1 |
| #63 | George Washington University | 1 |
| #93 | University of San Diego | 1 |
| #99 | University of Utah | 1 |
| Menlo College | 1 | |
| San Diego State Honors Program | 1 |
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Academics
AP Courses
(41)|
Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Literature and Composition
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Literature and Composition
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Research
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Seminar
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Human Geography
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Psychology
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Chinese Language and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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German Language and Culture
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Italian Language and Culture
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Japanese Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Physics 2
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Cybersecurity
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Precalculus
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Statistics
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African American Studies
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Comparative Government and Politics
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European History
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English Language and Composition
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Art History
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Music Theory
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Studio Art: Drawing
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
(5)|
Linear Algebra (H)
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Multivariable Calculus (H)
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Mathematics of Machine Learning (H)
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Group Theory and Abstract Algebra (H)
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Set Theory and Real Analysis (H)
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Sports
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Swimming
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Track and Field
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(24)|
Digital Art
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Public Speaking
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Community Service
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Art/Poetry/Prose Magazine
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Associated Student Body (ASB)
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Chess
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Digital Art
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Public Speaking
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Community Service
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Art/Poetry/Prose Magazine
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Associated Student Body (ASB)
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Chess
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Drone Programming
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Journalism (school paper The Flyby)
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A R0
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Model United Nations (MUN)
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National Honor Society (NHS)
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Quiz Bowl
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Yearbook
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Young Investors with Wharton School of Business
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College Counseling
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Computer Programming
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Cooking
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Drama
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Golf
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Hiking
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Logic and Philosophy
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SAT Prep
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Social Media and Marketing
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Visual Art
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Arts
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Band
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Choir
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Music
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Production
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Public Speaking
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Theater
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Band
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Choir
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Music
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Production
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Public Speaking
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Theater
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Digital Art
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Art
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Debate
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Contact Info
Basic Info
Application Info
Review(s)
4.8
Overall Rating
Overall Rating
My child has had many opportunities to try new things and explore different interests here. I can clearly see a lot of growth since coming to this school.
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Since joining the school, my child has grown a lot. Not only has he/she become more proactive in learning, but also gained a much clearer vision for the future.
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The course schedule is very well organized, and the classes are diverse and engaging, so they never feel boring.
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The classmates were very friendly, and we got along like family. The teachers were also very patient, without any discrimination, and were very fair.
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Frequently Ask Questions about High Bluff Academy
Tell me a bit about High Bluff Academy.
High Bluff Academy is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 2002 , and currently has about 80 students, 28.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://highbluffacademy.com/.
For more official information, please visit https://highbluffacademy.com/.
Does High Bluff Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
High Bluff Academy is offering 41 AP courses.
High Bluff Academy also have 100% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
High Bluff Academy also have 100% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do High Bluff Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2025, some students attended New York University, University of California: Santa Barbara, University of California: Davis, Case Western Reserve University and George Washington University.
What is the application requirement for High Bluff Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, High Bluff Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for High Bluff Academy?
The day tuition for High Bluff Academy in 2024 is
$45,580 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Info@highbluffacademy.com .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Info@highbluffacademy.com .
Where is High Bluff Academy located?
High Bluff Academy is located in the State of California of USA.
How popular is High Bluff Academy on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, High Bluff Academy is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also High Bluff Academy has been favorited by 2 users.
Also High Bluff Academy has been favorited by 2 users.
How do I complete an application for High Bluff Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about High Bluff Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit High Bluff Academy’s official site: https://highbluffacademy.com/ or call them at 858-509-9101.
Also it is highly recommended to visit High Bluff Academy’s official site: https://highbluffacademy.com/ or call them at 858-509-9101.
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