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12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91978-2331
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 42.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 331/1,596 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 300/1,596 (81st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 2,198 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,211 (55.1%) |
| English Learners | 192 (8.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.7 points from last year and fell 8.0 points over the full period. Math rose 3.6 points from last year and rose 2.1 points over the full period.
•Math +2.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
69.5% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
15.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 59% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 47%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
42.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Steele Canyon High compare within the district?
Steele Canyon High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Grossmont Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Steele Canyon High rank in California?
Steele Canyon High ranks No. 331 of 1,596 in reading and No. 300 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Steele Canyon High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 11 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 66.2% meet the reading standard and 38.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Steele Canyon High compare with other schools in Spring Valley?
Steele Canyon High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 9–12 schools in Spring Valley with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Spring ValleyHow does Steele Canyon High compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Steele Canyon High is No. 34 in reading and No. 31 in math proficiency among the 92 9–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Steele Canyon HighThis school | 42.3% | 69.5% |
| Monte Vista High | 35.1% | 48.3% |
| Mount Miguel High | 17.5% | 47.8% |
