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High SchoolsGrades 9-12Charter

Steele Canyon High

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

(619) 660-3550 · www.schscougars.org/

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

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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
7
Administrators (FTE)
27.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

98.6%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Cougars/ Scratch · CIF San Diego Section

28
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