Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy

www.vvuhsd.org/cms

1,137 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy (CIMS), located in Victorville, California, is a specialized charter school operating under the Victor Valley Union High School District. The academy is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment with a primary focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By integrating a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum with hands-on learning opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the demands of higher education and future careers in technical and scientific fields.

Beyond its academic focus, CIMS fosters a supportive and collaborative school community that emphasizes critical thinking, innovation, and character development. The school is known for maintaining high standards and frequently ranks among the top-performing schools in the region. By leveraging its specialized focus, the academy provides students with unique pathways to success, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate a competitive global workforce while maintaining a strong connection to the local Victorville community.

1,137

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

26.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cobalt Institute of Math and Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	863
Black	76
Asian	48
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
863 (76.0 %)
White
100 (8.8 %)
Black
76 (6.7 %)
Asian
48 (4.2 %)
Two or More
45 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Victor Valley Union High
Phone:	(760)955-2530
Website:	http://www.vvuhsd.org/cms
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	679
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	167

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 202

Grade 8 210

Grade 9 180

Grade 10 194

Grade 11 189

Grade 12 162