Serving 37 students in grades 8-12, Mingus Online Academy 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% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mingus Online Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cottonwood, AZ, and encompasses approximately 509.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 14.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 25.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mingus Online Academy's student population of 37 students has grown by 208% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
37 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mingus Online Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
American Indian
11%
5%
Hispanic
33%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
77.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Marauders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mingus Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Mingus Online Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Mingus Online Academy?
37 students attend Mingus Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mingus Online Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mingus Online Academy offer ?
Mingus Online Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Mingus Online Academy part of?
Mingus Online Academy is part of Mingus Union High School District (4488).
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