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#944 of 1,787 private schools in CA
High Bluff Academy
High School · Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A private high school in Rancho Santa Fe, CA serving grades 9th – 12th.
5531 CANCHA DE GOLF STE 202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
- 3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Where High Bluff Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,705
Median home value
$1,695,100
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
74.9%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bluff AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Horizon PrepPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Amazing Grace Online SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Cathedral Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,612 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
High Bluff Academy is listed in Rancho Santa Fe, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About High Bluff Academy
High Bluff Academy is a private high school in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, serving approximately 36 students in grades 9th-12th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Bluff Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at High Bluff Academy is 3:1. 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 ranks #944 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is High Bluff Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
High Bluff Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is High Bluff Academy a private school?
Yes, High Bluff Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is High Bluff Academy a religious school?
No, High Bluff Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Phone
- (858) 509-9101
- Area population (ZIP 92091)
- 1,215
- Area median age
- 65.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92091; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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