Steele Canyon High School

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Steele Canyon High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
12440 Campo Rd,  Spring Valley, CA
4.0
3.8
2,156 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Don Hohimer
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
94.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.3%
State Average
19.4%
Science
18.5%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
544:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
48.5%
Hispanic
52.3%
White
31.2%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black
5.2%
Asian
1.5%
Filipino
1%
Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#40 Best Charter HS in California
#232 Best College Prep Public HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
San Diego State University 799 Students
University of California - San Diego 594 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 469 Students
University of San Diego 332 Students
University of California - Berkeley 321 Students
University of California - Irvine 299 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 254 Students
University of California - Davis 242 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 221 Students
San Francisco State University 215 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 180 Students
Biology 168 Students
Psychology 160 Students
Nursing 119 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 91 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 77 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 58 Students
Environmental Science 54 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Criminology 53 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 400 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/14/2025
Steele Canyon is a welcoming school that accepts students for who they are. There are a lot of student activities and club and a lot of community events. The teachers are dedicated and knowledgeable. I'd like to see the traffic situation fixed.
3.0 Senior
10/22/2024
My experience in steele is that i had to enter cuz i didnt have another choice and also they dont got any automotive classes as other highschool dues
5.0 Senior
7/12/2024
I transfered to this school and it's been the best decision of my life. This school has much more college support and resources to prepare you. It is a very safe school built around a safe environment. I would even enroll my future kids in this school because I am very satisfied.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/20/2022
My daughter now sophomore loves Steele Canyon and us parents do too :)
3.0 other
6/5/2019
Average school overall, including academically. It's not a bad school - but it's not a great school. It doesn't stand out. They're great at marketing themselves to SEEM fantastic, but they're really just average. Just another regular school - nothing special.
1.0 parent
8/17/2017
I have a student currently attending Steele and I am very disappointing. This school is pathetic academically and unimpressive in every other facet.
5.0 other
6/3/2016
I have two students, soon to be three at Steele. My two are thriving at Steele academically, they both participate in sports/team opportunities like track, swim, cheer and football. They love it!!!Steele Canyon has been a positive educational experience for us and I couldn't be happier!!!

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Steele Canyon High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 12440 Campo Rd in Spring Valley, in the Jamul neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,156 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Steele Canyon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,110,278. Discover additional schools in the area, like Diego Valley Charter, Cabrillo Point Academy, The Learning Choice Academy - East County, and more. Learn more about what Spring Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Steele Canyon High School.

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