Serving 8 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mingus Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Mingus Online Academy's student population of 8 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mingus Online Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mingus Online Academy is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1466 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
48%
Black
13%
6%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
25%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mingus Online Academy's ranking?
Mingus Online Academy is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
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 80-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mingus Online Academy?
8 students attend Mingus Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mingus Online Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mingus Online Academy offer ?
Mingus Online Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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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