Steele Canyon High vs Valhalla High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steele Canyon High
Spring Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students
Valhalla High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
| Measure | Steele Canyon High Spring Valley, California | Valhalla High El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 1,343 | #440 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7739 of 16,910 | #8898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,198 | 1,728 |
| Enrollment | 2,198 | 1,728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 44% |
| city | Spring Valley | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Canyon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 48.1).
- •Valhalla High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 69.4%).
- •Valhalla High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.4).
- •Steele Canyon High is the larger school with 2,198 students compared with 1,728.
- •Steele Canyon High is a charter school while Valhalla High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Steele Canyon High better than Valhalla High?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Canyon High ranks higher (52.5 vs 48.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Steele Canyon High and Valhalla High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steele Canyon High: 2,198. Valhalla High: 1,728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steele Canyon High and Valhalla High rank in California?
Steele Canyon High is 351st of 1,343 and Valhalla High is 440th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).