Mingus Union High School

1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,201 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mingus Union High School's student population of 1,201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,201 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Mingus Union High School 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 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1024 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mingus Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mingus Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
42%
48%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
51%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Mingus Union High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mingus Union High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mingus Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mingus Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mingus Union High School's ranking?
Mingus Union High School is ranked #1024 out of 1,956 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mingus Union High School?
1,201 students attend Mingus Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mingus Union High School students are White, 42% 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
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

3   2/24/2020
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - peepee
5   3/16/2012
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
- Posted by Student/Alumni - dakot

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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