Steve attends Winslow High School, where he is portrayed as a brilliant but socially awkward student. He excels in science and math, but struggles with social interactions and athletics.

Throughout the series, Steve invents a wide array of gadgets and contraptions, often with unpredictable and comedic results. These include the UrkelBot, a robotic version of himself; the transformation chamber that creates Stefan Urquelle; and various flying devices.

While details are not always explicitly stated, Steve's plans for higher education are hinted at. His exceptional intelligence suggests a path toward a STEM-related field in college, although the specific college is never definitively mentioned.