Steele Canyon High School

12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Steele Canyon High School serves 2,182 students in grades 9-12.
Steele Canyon High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 30% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Steele Canyon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Steele Canyon High School's student population of 2,182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,182 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

Steele Canyon High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Steele Canyon High School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
49%
56%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
35%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.63
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Graduation Rate
95%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steele Canyon High School's ranking?
Steele Canyon High School is ranked #658 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Steele Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of Steele Canyon High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Steele Canyon High School?
2,182 students attend Steele Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Steele Canyon High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steele Canyon High School?
Steele Canyon High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Steele Canyon High School offer ?
Steele Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Steele Canyon High School part of?
Steele Canyon High School is part of Steele Canyon High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,182 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 95% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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