Mingus Union High School District

The Mingus Union High School District in Arizona consists of two high schools: Mingus Union High School and Mingus Online Academy. While Mingus Union High School is a traditional public high school serving over 1,200 students, Mingus Online Academy is a much smaller virtual school with only 9 students.

Mingus Online Academy stands out with a higher 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% compared to 82.9% at Mingus Union High School. However, it also has a higher dropout rate of 7.8% versus 5.1% at the larger school. Academically, Mingus Union High School and the overall district perform below the state averages in proficiency rates for 11th-grade English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, Mingus Union High School has a high percentage of students (45.92%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

The data also reveals a significant discrepancy in funding, with Mingus Union High School reporting a spending of $10,271 per student, while Mingus Online Academy is listed as only $1 per student. This raises questions about the adequacy of resources and support for the virtual school. Overall, the Mingus Union High School District faces challenges in academic achievement and serving a diverse student population, with the two schools exhibiting contrasting characteristics and performance.