Mingus Union High School

1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,245 students in grades 9-12, Mingus Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mingus Union High School's student population of 1,245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,245 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mingus Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mingus Union High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1032 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
32%
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25-29%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mingus Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
40%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
54%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.
0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Mingus Union High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
76%
This chart display graduation rate of Mingus Union High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mingus Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mingus Union High School's ranking?
Mingus Union High School is ranked #1032 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Mingus Union High School often compared to?
Mingus Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camp Verde High School, Prescott High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mingus Union High School?
The graduation rate of Mingus Union High School is 79%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Mingus Union High School?
1,245 students attend Mingus Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mingus Union High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mingus Union High School?
Mingus Union High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mingus Union High School offer ?
Mingus Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mingus Union High School part of?
Mingus Union High School is part of Mingus Union High School District (4488).

School Reviews

3   2/24/2020
It's on okay school but not the best ^~^. The quality is good depending if your teacher’s methods are a bag of garbage juice or not.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - peepee
5   3/16/2012
i want to be a chearleader for mingus union high school but i dont know how and what i have to do to become one and im ganna be a freshman and its my wish and im moving back to arizona in june and i dont know when you gyes do registration to become a chearleader can anyone give me any information about being a chearleader for mingus please
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dakot

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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