Very Good
#2217 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 23% in state
Steele Canyon High
High School · Steele Canyon High District · Spring Valley, CA
A charter high school in Spring Valley, CA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12440 Campo Rd., Spring Valley, CA 91978
- Math 40% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Steele Canyon High score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 59% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steele Canyon High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat 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
$111,506
Median home value
$597,300
Median rent
$2,226/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91978; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Monte Vista HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,537 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Steele Canyon High District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Steele Canyon High is listed in Steele Canyon High District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steele Canyon High
Steele Canyon High is a public high school in Spring Valley, CA, part of Steele Canyon High District, serving approximately 2,147 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,217 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steele Canyon High
What grades does Steele Canyon High serve?
Steele Canyon High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Steele Canyon High?
Steele Canyon High has an enrollment of approximately 2,147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Canyon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele Canyon High is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steele Canyon High rank in CA?
Steele Canyon High ranks #2,217 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Steele Canyon High's MySchoolScout rating?
Steele Canyon High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Steele Canyon High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steele Canyon High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Steele Canyon High a charter school?
Yes, Steele Canyon High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Steele Canyon High a Title I school?
No, Steele Canyon High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steele Canyon High?
52.4% of students at Steele Canyon High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (619) 660-3550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91978)
- 10,511
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 91978; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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