Excellent
#1641 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
High School · Victor Valley Union High · Victorville, CA
A Victor Valley Union High high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13801 Cobalt Rd., Victorville, CA 92392
- Math 44% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2018, reaching 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cobalt Institute of Math and Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,192/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Victorville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,652
Median home value
$365,800
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92392; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,171 | Compare → |
| Mojave River Academy - Oro GrandeCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| University PreparatoryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,141 | Compare → |
| Lakeview Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 1,042 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Victor Valley Union High
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is listed in Victor Valley Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is a public high school in Victorville, CA, part of Victor Valley Union High, serving approximately 1,111 students in grades 7th-12th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cobalt Institute of Math and Science
What grades does Cobalt Institute of Math and Science serve?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cobalt Institute of Math and Science?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 1,111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cobalt Institute of Math and Science rank in CA?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science ranks #1,641 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cobalt Institute of Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cobalt Institute of Math and Science a charter school?
No, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cobalt Institute of Math and Science a Title I school?
No, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cobalt Institute of Math and Science?
73.5% of students at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (760) 955-2530
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 92392)
- 64,352
- Area average commute
- 43.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92392; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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