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#1034 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 33% of private schools

High Bluff Academy

High School

5531 Cancha De Golf, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

Private
52
Students
6.9:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 33%
in CA

About High Bluff Academy

High Bluff Academy is a private high school in Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091. The school serves approximately 52 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 67.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $86,705, where 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 3 public schools in Rancho Santa Fe, High Bluff Academy rates higher overall (9.0 vs 7.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How High Bluff Academy compares to the 3 public schools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
This School
vs
16.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
52
This School
vs
295
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
9.0
This School
vs
7.8
Public Avg

All Schools in Rancho Santa Fe

School Rating
High Bluff Academy (this school) 9.0
Solana Santa Fe Elementary 6.6
R. Roger Rowe Elementary 8.7
R. Roger Rowe Middle 8.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.9:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C 2.5 / 10
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Enrollment 52
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

5531 Cancha De Golf, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
HIGH BLUFF ACADEMY Rancho Santa Fe 0.0 mi 9.0
HORIZON PREP Rancho Santa Fe 0.9 mi 9.0
THE NATIVITY SCHOOL Rancho Santa Fe 1.0 mi 9.0
Solana Santa Fe Elementary Rancho Santa Fe 1.3 mi 6.6
DIEGUENO COUNTRY SCHOOL Rancho Santa Fe 1.4 mi 9.0
Diegueno Country School Rancho Santa Fe 1.4 mi 9.0
R. Roger Rowe Elementary Rancho Santa Fe 2.0 mi 8.7
R. Roger Rowe Middle Rancho Santa Fe 2.0 mi 8.1
Solana Ranch Elementary San Diego 2.2 mi 6.9
CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL San Diego 2.4 mi 6.3
Ashley Falls Elementary San Diego 2.5 mi 7.4
Torrey Pines High Encinitas 2.5 mi 6.2
Del Mar Pines School San Diego 2.6 mi 6.3
DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL San Diego 2.6 mi 6.3
Amazing Grace online School San Diego 2.4 mi 6.3
Solana Vista Elementary Solana Beach 2.3 mi 6.1
Sycamore Ridge San Diego 2.8 mi 7.0
LEPORT MONTESSORI Del Mar 2.4 mi 5.5
LePort Montessori Solana Beach Del Mar 2.4 mi 5.5
Canyon Crest Academy Encinitas 2.7 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92091 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,705

Median Home Value

$1,695,100

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

Population

1,215

College Educated

74.9%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

65.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
FUSION PALOS VERDES Rolling Hills Estates, CA 9.0
HIGH BLUFF ACADEMY Rancho Santa Fe, CA 9.0
B-Greatness LLC Laguna Beach, CA 8.9
Beaumont Middle College High Banning, CA 9.1
HOLDEN HIGH SCHOOL Orinda, CA 9.1
ORINDA ACADEMY Orinda, CA 9.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about High Bluff Academy

What grades does High Bluff Academy serve?

High Bluff Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend High Bluff Academy?

High Bluff Academy has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High Bluff Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at High Bluff Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does High Bluff Academy rank in CA?

High Bluff Academy is ranked #1034 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is High Bluff Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

High Bluff Academy has a composite rating of 9.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is High Bluff Academy a private school?

Yes, High Bluff Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
52
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Diego
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details