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Steele Canyon High

Grossmont Union High · San Diego County · 12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91978-2331

(619) 660-3550 · www.schscougars.org/

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9/10

#230

Rank 230 out of 1,227

Top 19%

English Language Arts8/10 · #253 · 79th percentile

Mathematics8/10 · #260 · 79th percentile

Science9/10 · #149 · 89th percentile

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School Overview

Steele Canyon High sits in the rolling hills east of San Diego, drawing families from Spring Valley and the surrounding Jamul and Crest communities who want a strong public high school option without leaving the East County. As a charter school within the Grossmont Union district, it has a bit more flexibility in how it runs, and that shows — particularly in science, where it ranks near the top 10% in the state. The area has a laid-back, suburban-meets-rural feel, and families who value both solid academics and a close-knit school community tend to find it a great fit.

Student Demographics

495 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic

266 (54%)

White

148 (30%)

Multiple Races

39 (8%)

African American

27 (5%)

Other

15 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners89 (18%)

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged275 (56%)

Students with Disabilities55 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,198

Enrollment

91.7

Teachers (FTE)

24:1

Student-Staff Ratio

Administrators (FTE)

27.4

Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.6%of students graduate within 4 years

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Athletics

Cougars/ Scratch · CIF San Diego Section

varsity sports

10 boys

12 girls

BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cheer, StuntCross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1641 · 26th percentile

38 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found

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Steele Canyon High9/10

Valhalla High8/10

Monte Vista High5/10

Granite Hills High4/10

	Steele Canyon High	Valhalla High	Monte Vista High	Granite Hills High
District	Grossmont Union High	Grossmont Union High	Grossmont Union High	Grossmont Union High
City	Spring Valley	El Cajon	Spring Valley	El Cajon
Type	High School	High School	High School	High School
Grades	9-12	9-12	9-12	9-12
Overall	9/10	8/10	5/10	4/10
Ranking	230 \| 81%	365 \| 70%	619 \| 50%	847 \| 31%
English	253 \| 79%	295 \| 76%	887 \| 28%	889 \| 28%
Math	260 \| 79%	447 \| 64%	396 \| 68%	799 \| 35%
Science	149 \| 89%	406 \| 69%	597 \| 54%	841 \| 35%
Enrichment	1641 \| 26%	1495 \| 33%	1271 \| 43%	1404 \| 37%
Grad Rate	98.6%	86.9%	81.4%	87.7%
AP Courses	—	12	17	9
AP Rate	—	19.2%	18.8%	16.1%
Sports	28	27	25	29
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