We Provide Tailored Education for Tomorrow’s Leaders


Dr. Michael Duoto and Jill Duoto
Welcome
Founded in 2002 by Dr. Michael Duoto and Jill Duoto, High Bluff Academy draws on over 30 years of combined experience in international education, spanning countries such as Japan, Singapore, and Brazil. Dr. Michael Duoto, with a PhD in Educational Leadership and certifications as both Principal and Superintendent, has led prestigious schools worldwide, including Singapore American School and the International School of Curitiba. His experience spans teaching and administration at schools in the U.S., Colombia, Bolivia, and Japan. Jill Duoto, with a B.A. from UC Berkeley and an M.A. from San Diego State University, brings a deep understanding of education and political science. Together, they have created a school grounded in leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in education.
- Experienced Educators
- Individualized Teaching
- Diverse Strategies


Our Mission
To make a positive impact at a critical juncture in our students’ development.

Our Vision
To equip students to make thoughtful decisions through diverse education.

Our Belief
Every student can succeed in their academic life with individualized instructions.
Helping Students Become Learners Strengths and Needs
Academic life may be difficult for students, but our teachers have devised strategies that make learning stress-free, easy, and fun.

That Define Our Institution

Personalized Learning
We believe every student deserves an education tailored to them, which is why we get to know them to understand their unique strengths.

Academic Excellence
We are committed to delivering a rigorous, high-quality education that prepares students for success not only in college but also beyond.

Flexibility and Support
We provide flexible learning options to ensure every student can succeed at their own pace without forcing them to follow a strict schedule.

Supporting The Global Community.
We prioritize integrity in all our actions and give back to the community, fostering a sense of responsibility and service among our students.
Read our Rave Reviews!
Parent / Guardian
I can’t say enough about this little school. My son takes AP classes here a la carte, and he 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. When the local schools closed down on a Friday due to COVID, High Bluff was fully operating on line by Tuesday morning. And they recognized that this was a time that students needed connection and learning more than ever, so they canceled spring break. My son feels completely supported by this school, and looks forward to every class. It’s not cheap, but it’s worth every penny.
Parent / Guardian
I can’t say enough about this little school. My son takes AP classes here a la carte, and he 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. When the local schools closed down on a Friday due to COVID, High Bluff was fully operating on line by Tuesday morning. And they recognized that this was a time that students needed connection and learning more than ever, so they canceled spring break. My son feels completely supported by this school, and looks forward to every class. It’s not cheap, but it’s worth every penny.
Parent / Guardian
My daughters 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 overehelming. Jill has created and environment where all students are supported and nurtured to be the best that they can be. They work around the kids schedules at Torrey Pines, which makes it possible for a seamless schedule this further reducing stress. We are truly grateful to Jill and 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. Although he had not excelled in math or science at previous schools, he was very inspired by his teachers at High Bluff and now he is a junior in college majoring in Microbiology and wants to go on to a PhD program and become a genetics researcher. 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.