Steele Canyon High School

About Steele Canyon High School

Steele Canyon High School is a public high school located in the Spring Valley area of San Diego County, California. It is part of the Grossmont Union High School District. The school opened in 1998 and currently serves approximately 1,600 students in grades 9-12.
Steele Canyon High School offers a comprehensive academic program, including Advanced Placement courses, college preparatory classes, and career and technical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations.
The school boasts a dedicated and caring staff, a safe and supportive learning environment, and a commitment to excellence. The school is committed to providing students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in college and beyond.
At Steele Canyon High School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. With a focus on academic excellence, the school strives to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to become successful, responsible citizens.

Address:	12440 Campo Rd. Spring Valley, CA 91978
Phone:	(619) 660-3550
Site:	schscougars.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	2,182 students

Overview Steele Canyon High School

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).

Verdict on Steele Canyon High School

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.