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Steele Canyon High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 2,198 students in Steele Canyon High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in Steele Canyon High School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,198 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Steele Canyon High School District, which is ranked #316 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
52%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
31%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,958 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,206 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,958
$20,100
Spending / Student
$10,206
$18,511
Best Steele Canyon High School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steele Canyon High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 2,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steele Canyon High School District?
Steele Canyon High School District manages 1 public schools serving 2,198 students.
What is the rank of Steelenyon High School District?
Steelenyon High School District is ranked #316 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steelenyon High School District?
52% of Steelenyon High School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steelenyon High School District?
Steelenyon High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Steelenyon High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,206 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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