For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,539 students in Cottonwood, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Cottonwood, AZ are Arizona Izone Institute, Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education and Vacte - Mingus Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonwood, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Cottonwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Cottonwood, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mingus Union High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cottonwood, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona Izone Institute
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3405 E State Route 89a Bldg B
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #33.
Vacte - Mingus Union High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Mingus Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 1,226 students
Rank: #55.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2030 E Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Grades: K-12
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Education Services
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #77.
Mingus Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vacte - Clarkdale Jerome School District
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
830 S Main St Ste 2e
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Vacte - Cottonwood-oak Creek Unified School District
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
830 S Main St Ste 2e
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cottonwood, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 E. Fir Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-4446
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-4446
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Accelerated Learning Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
320 South Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-0650
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1 North Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Arizona Upgrade Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
327 South 15th St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3722
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3722
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
P O Box 2678
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-6
| 50 students
500 E Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: PK-8
| 608 students
Edwards Hall Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
4476 Butte Dr.
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 646-3156
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
1229 East Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 778-5764
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2017)
Charter School
2400 Datsi St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K
| n/a students
New Visions Academy (Closed 2017)
Charter School
125 South 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7320
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2939 Del Rio Dr
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
215 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-3288
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cottonwood, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Cottonwood, AZ include Arizona Izone Institute, Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education and Vacte - Mingus Union High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cottonwood?
9 public high schools are located in Cottonwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood?
Cottonwood public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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