Mingus Union High School District (4488)

1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326-4556
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mingus Union High School District (4488) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,202 students in Mingus Union High School District (4488). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Mingus Union High School District (4488) have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,478 Schools
# Students
1,202 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mingus Union High School District (4488), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#365 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
34%
27%
40%
15%
24%
83%
77%
(2022-23)
49.2%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
44%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
49%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,295 is higher than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,190 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,295
$11,558
Spending / Student
$10,190
$11,459

Best Mingus Union High School District (4488) Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mingus Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Mingus Online Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
Mingus Union High School District (4488) manages 2 public schools serving 1,202 students.
What is the rank of Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
Mingus Union High School District (4488) is ranked #373 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
49% of Mingus Union High School District (4488) students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
Mingus Union High School District (4488) has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Mingus Union High School District (4488)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,190 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 08-12
  • Enrollment: 1,202 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 83% (Top 30% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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