For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,190 students in Spring Valley, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Spring Valley, CA are Steele Canyon High School, Monte Vista High School and Mount Miguel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spring Valley, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Spring Valley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Spring Valley, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Steele Canyon High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Spring Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,147 students
Rank: #22.
Monte Vista High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Miguel High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8585 Blossom Ln.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 664-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,506 students
Spring Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3845 Spring Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5825
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 668-5825
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Spring Valley, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Spring Valley, CA include Steele Canyon High School, Monte Vista High School and Mount Miguel High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spring Valley?
3 public high schools are located in Spring Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Valley?
Spring Valley public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Spring Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Spring Valley include: Mount Miguel High School vs. Monte Vista High School, Monte Vista High School vs. Mount Miguel High School
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