- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victorville, CA
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 063697207281
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Victorville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy ranks #3 of 9 schools in Victorville, CA.
School address
District: Victor Valley Union High · California
NCES ID 063697207281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy held near 1,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 063697207281 · Victorville, CA Other · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 25.2:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Victor Valley High (2,255 students)
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy held near 1,111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victor Valley
Victor Valley High
2,255 students
- Adelanto High
Adelanto High
2,247 students
- Silverado High
Silverado High
2,165 students
- University Pre
University Preparatory
1,136 students
- This school
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy
1,058 students
- Lakeview Leade 901
Lakeview Leadership Academy
901 students
What this shows Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy compares
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
White 8.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Victor Valley Union High reports $18,531 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adelanto High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silverado High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University Preparatory | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Leadership Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,247
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Victorville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Excelsior Charter
Standard public school
2,170 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory
Standard public school
1,136 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Leadership Academy
Standard public school
901 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Options for Youth-Victor Valley Charter
Standard public school
886 students 35.4:1 students per teacher
Mojave River Academy - Oro Grande
Standard public school
862 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
Mojave River Academy - Route 66
Standard public school
450 students 25:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,058 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victorville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,137 (2022-23) → 1,111 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy?
46.7% of students at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Victorville, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy?
Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy rank among schools in Victorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy ranks #3 of 9 schools in Victorville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victorville on the city page.
What other schools are in Victor Valley Union High?
Besides Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy, Victor Valley Union High also operates Victor Valley High (2,255 students), Adelanto High (2,247 students), and Silverado High (2,165 students). See the Victor Valley Union High district page for the complete list.