Cal Coast Academy

11555 Clews Ranch Road

San Diego, CA 92130

24 Reviews

School District
Grade

7-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 27, 2025

Money hungry leadership whose communication style is rude and explosive. Pity to those who work for her.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2023

Cal Coast Academy was the diamond in the rough that we needed for our son. After a rough covid and difficulty finding a school where he could move at a pace that worked for him, Cal Coast did both. He has some social anxieties as well and the small size of the classes gave him a safe space to participate and rebuild some of his social skills. He has been very happy in his classes. The teachers are patient and dedicated and deserve lots of credit for his successful year.
Submitted by parent on June 26, 2022

Cal Coast Academy offers a dynamic learning experience for students. Jan Dunning, Principal/Director, is an exceptional leader. Teachers and staff are welcoming. Students are held to the highest of academic standards. The learning environment is dedicated to growth in each individual student's areas of interest and in fostering overall social and emotional wellness. Students flourish at Cal Coast.
Submitted by other on June 11, 2022

My time at this school was amazing, the hospitality of the teachers and the kindness of the students made it a experience ill never forget. When I went to school it never felt like school it felt like a second home. I am happy I chose to go to Cal Coast Academy and highly recommend it to anyone else who is looking for a truly awesome learning experience.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2021

Cal Coast and our instructor Nin are amazingi!!!! Our daughter plays competitive sports all year long. We looked into doing a class with Cal Coast Academy over summer for several reasons, including wanting to make sure our daughter had time to focus on both her academics and her sports during the school year. We honestly had no expectation that she would end up loving her biology class through Cal Coast Academy, but she does! Thank you so much to Jan, Nin and the school for providing her this opportunity and working so hard to make it happen!
Submitted by student on May 24, 2021

I am a current student at Cal Coast Academy and I really appreciate the teachers attention towards the students. This school is super individualized and I am excelling because of how much the teachers help. I would definitely recommend this school and am so glad I transferred here 2 years ago!!
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2021

My son is a homeschooler but took several AP exams at Cal Coast Academy this year. They have a nice, quiet outdoor setting where I felt safe for him to take the exams. Haile (the administrative staff) was friendly and helpful throughout the process. My son also had a very positive experience taking the tests (he said CalCoast was a MUCH better setting than other places he's taken APs in the past.) Everyone I encountered at the campus was professional and courteous.
Submitted by parent on May 17, 2021

We used Cal Coast Academy for concurrent enrollment for our son. The head of school worked hard to create a flexible schedule for my son and family. We were able to quickly get through the class and will be reaching out for more class needs this summer.
Submitted by parent on March 13, 2021

9th grade at Torrey Pines for our daughter was a disaster, she was never treated as a person but as a number. We moved her to Cal Coast academy the year after and she's like a different person. She loves going to school, enjoys all the interactions with the students and teachers and since the school is small it really feels like a family. When COVID started, they quickly moved online without losing a single day, all teachers continued the education efficiently online. Because of the uniqueness of the school, they were also able to set up in-person school allowing our daughter to continue to go to school instead of staying virtual. The school really works with the uniqueness of each students and finds the right way to challenge them and help them grow.
Submitted by other on February 27, 2021

Our son is a Senior at Cal Coast Academy and has attended for four years since his Freshman year. We are very happy with the school and the low student teacher to student ratio that allows real learning to happen. Cal Coast did a great job of improvising so the school could operate in person and on campus during Covid-19. This was very important for us and our son who is graduating in June. So many students throughout San Diego have had to complete school online and this is not always the most ideal way to learn. Cal Coast offers a great alternative. Our son is heading off to college next Fall and Cal Coast has played a key role in helping him get there.
Submitted by student on January 05, 2021

The teachers are very kind and friendly. Overall I felt that the environment was welcoming and I really enjoyed my time at Cal Coast Academy.
Submitted by parent on August 18, 2020

My experience was short and could not be any shorter. Terrible school
Submitted by parent on August 04, 2020

My twins were so reluctant to take an AP course over the summer but EJ made it so doable. My twins enjoyed his personality and the accessible manner through which he delivered the content. I would highly recommend this school to other families and plan on returning with my younger boys next summer.
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2020

Amazing. Fantastic learning environment for anyone. Unique opportunities to reach beyond a public school education.
Submitted by other on February 04, 2020

all I have to say is an awful school
Submitted by parent on November 05, 2019

For three years my daughter was a student at Cal Coast Academy where she was provided with a transformative educational experience in an environment where she was able to flourish. The committed teachers and staff paved the way for Kelly’s success. Even after graduating from high school, Kelly continues to feel supported by its founder, Jan Dunning, who is always ready to lend an ear or offer a kind word of encouragement for which we are most grateful.
Submitted by student on October 21, 2019

I don't even know how to speak in talking about the school it was the most appalling and horrible experience I have ever been at I have recommended to many of my friends to switch over to high bluff a near a school close by which is a lot better and friendlier
Submitted by other on August 18, 2019

Cal Coast Academy should be investigated by the WASC accreditation committee, as it is a business first and foremost, with management seeking to capitalize off of clients. Educational needs are rarely attended to adequately and the environment is poor for student learning. Students are given good grades that they do not deserve out of fear, because anything less would result in management berating teachers. Leadership is incompetent. Test scores - ACT, SAT, an AP - are continually low here. Families should seek other options, especially given the high cost of attendance, insufficient social environment, and low transparency.
Submitted by other on July 16, 2019

The school is profit first, leadership comfort second, and students are third. Teachers give students a good grade so they do not have to meet with leadership. Academically, this school is subpar and caters to parents who want to pay for inner peace. The school presents outdated and poor curriculum, discipline, technology, teacher preparation and safety practices. It is a mystery that Cal Coast Academy somehow meets the minimum requirements of WASC accreditation.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2018

The director Miss let us on the number of students and did not disclose the fact that the class size was so small there was no socialization . There were classes with two children in them this was the with the 8th grade. The bottom line is school was sold to me and to my family as a school that was very popular bursting at the seams with enrollment a chance for socialization and it's not