School Profile · Spring Valley
Steele Canyon High: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Steele Canyon posts 53% meeting the standard; 26.4% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
12440 Campo Road, 91978 (opens in new tab)·Grossmont Union High·Spring Valley·Grades 9-12·2,198 students·50% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(619) 660-3550·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
59
💪 Strong All-Around · Solid
ranked #384 statewide · #4 of 16 in Grossmont Union High
Steele Canyon High scores 59 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 82nd percentile of 2,160 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “53% proficient” and call it done. Steele Canyon deserves a closer read. The school sits in Spring Valley, where two in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 63.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
As a charter, Steele Canyon enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
63.3%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Steele Canyon's most underrated number
63.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Steele Canyon low-income: 63.3%State low-income: 38.2%
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
26.4%
State 15.8%
10.6pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
52.7%
State 35.7%
17.0pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
15.5%
State 30.2%
14.7pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.4%
State 3.6%
2.3pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 49
Fuerte Elementary
Cajon Valley Union · 2.5 mi
Solid
54/100
Rancho San Diego Elementary
Cajon Valley Union · 1.7 mi
Developing
47/100
Vista Grande Elementary
Cajon Valley Union · 2.5 mi
Developing
46/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic52.3%
White31.2%
Asian1.6%
Black5.2%
Other9.8%
GenderFemale 51.0%Male 48.5%Non-binary 0.6%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 49.9% (14pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
2,198
748 above CA avg (~1,450)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
3 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,094
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$60,339 – $126,286
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Steele Canyon High in Spring Valley, 63.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 43.3% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Steele Canyon High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 20.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (33.9% Math proficient); Hispanic students (59.5% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 49.3 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 275 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−49.3pp
17.4% vs 66.7% overall · n=46
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−37.5pp
0.0% vs 37.5% overall · n=46
Math · English Learner−34.4pp
4.3% vs 38.7% overall · n=46
Math Exceeded · English Learner−15.3pp
0.0% vs 15.3% overall · n=46
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income275 tested
ELA 63.3%·Math 33.9%· +20.0pp vs district
Hispanic267 tested
ELA 59.5%·Math 30.4%· +15.3pp vs district
White149 tested
ELA 77.8%·Math 53.0%· +19.0pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$113K
$28K above CA median
Median Home Value
$637K
$22K below CA median
Bachelor's+
31%
4pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
15.6 years avg experience
93 teachers · 4% first-year · 5% second-year
Teacher Credentials
89% fully credentialed
AP Courses Offered
26 AP courses
145 students qualified via AP exam
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 22%
26.4%
↑ vs CA 15.8% · 61th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
52.7%
↑ vs CA 35.7% · 62th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
15.5%
↑ vs CA 30.2% · 62th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.4%
↑ vs CA 3.6% · 60th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 499 | 37% | 29% | 18% | 15% | 67% | +20 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 496 | 15% | 23% | 31% | 30% | 39% | +15 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 503 | 18% | 34% | 43% | 4% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 275 | 63.3% | +20 | +25 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 267 | 59.5% | +15 | +21 |
| White | 149 | 77.8% | +19 | +16 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Canyon High ← | — | 59 | 26.4% | 52.7% | — | 1.4% |
| Valhalla High | 2.2 mi | 52 | 26.8% | 50.3% | — | 2.8% |
| California average | — | 44 | 15.8% | 35.7% | — | 3.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #305 → #480 → #321 → #282 → #384
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,160 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Steele Canyon High a good high school?
Steele Canyon High has a Scope Score of 59 out of 100, placing it in the 82nd percentile of California high schools and ranked #384 statewide. 26.4% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 10.6 percentage points above the California average of 15.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Steele Canyon High's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 52.7% of students at Steele Canyon High met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 26.4% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.3% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 26.4% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 995 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Steele Canyon High rank in California?
Steele Canyon High ranks #384 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 82nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Steele Canyon High?
15.5% of students at Steele Canyon High are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 30.2%. The suspension rate is 1.4%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Steele Canyon High compare to other schools in Spring Valley?
Steele Canyon High scores 59/100 (82nd percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 2,198 students. Use the schools in Spring Valley page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Steele Canyon High serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Steele Canyon High in Spring Valley, 63.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 43.3% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Steele Canyon High outperforms its district average for low-income students by 20.0 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (33.9% Math proficient); Hispanic students (59.5% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 49.3 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 275 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.