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Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy

Victor Valley Union High · San Bernardino County · 14045 Topaz Road, Victorville, CA 92392-9373

(760) 955-2530 · www.vvuhsd.org/cms

8/10
#253
Rank 253 out of 1,227
Top 21%
English Language Arts8/10 · #280 · 77th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #207 · 83rd percentile
Science8/10 · #344 · 73rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the high desert of Victorville, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy stands out as a focused STEM option in the Victor Valley, drawing motivated middle and high schoolers who want more than a traditional campus experience. With strong math scores and a specialized curriculum, it tends to attract families who are serious about preparing their kids for college and careers in technical fields — even in a region where that kind of school isn't always easy to find. The Victorville area has a sprawling, suburban desert feel with a tight-knit community vibe, and for families here, Cobalt offers a sense of purpose and direction that's hard to match locally.

Student Demographics

504 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
388 (77%)
White
47 (9%)
African American
29 (6%)
Multiple Races
16 (3%)
Asian
12 (2%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners71 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged402 (80%)
Students with Disabilities7 (1%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,058
Enrollment
43.3
Teachers (FTE)
24.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
31.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

96.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
6.2%
AP Participation
of students
70
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Cougars · CIF Southern Section

13
varsity sports
5 boys
6 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Golf (Boys)Golf (Girls)Soccer (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1843 · 17th percentile

26 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.