Mingus Union High School is a high school in Cottonwood, Arizona. It is one of two high schools in the Mingus Union High School District. It is a Title I school serving the Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Beaver Creek, and Sedona areas.
Serving 1,165 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mingus Union High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Cottonwood, AZ, encompassing approximately 509.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mingus Union High School's student population of 1,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,165 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mingus Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mingus Union High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1178 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gray
School Mascot
Marauders
Source: 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 #1178 out of 1,921 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 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 34% AZ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mingus Union High School?
The graduation rate of Mingus Union High School is 83%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Mingus Union High School?
1,165 students attend Mingus Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mingus Union High School 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?
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 (No virtual instruction).
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
5 10/10/2025
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
3 10/10/2025
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.
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