Steele Canyon High School

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Steele Canyon Charter High School
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Aerial view from the southeast
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Steele Canyon High School
12440 Campo Road

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United States
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TypeCalifornia Public Charter High School
Motto"You Can't Bend Steele"
Established2001
FounderGarrett Stein
PrincipalScott Parr
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,147 (2019-20) [1]
Color(s)Navy blue, cardinal red, white
MascotScratch the Cougar
Nickname Cougars
Accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Website Steele Canyon High School

Steele Canyon Charter High School is a public charter high school located in the San Diego East County community of Spring Valley, California, United States. Opened in 2000, the school serves students in grades nine through grade twelve. It has operated as a California charter school since July 1, 2007. Steele Canyon's main rival is Valhalla High School.[ citation needed ] Steele Canyon served as an evacuation center for San Diego residents threatened by the Harris fire, one of the larger October 2007 California wildfires. [2]

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The logo at the entry of Steele Canyon High School, in 2007 Steele Canyon HS Front Logo.jpg
The logo at the entry of Steele Canyon High School, in 2007

Athletics

Basketball coach Brad Leaf coached the Steele Canyon High School boys basketball team to a 30-2 record in 2004, and CIF San Diego Section boys basketball titles in 2004 and 2005. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Notable alumni

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Notable faculty

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References

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