Mingus Union High School

Summary:

Mingus Union High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Cottonwood, Arizona, with a student population of 1,226. The school is part of the Mingus Union High School District, which is ranked 237 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mingus Union High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, with only 25% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 21% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 38% and 30%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 77.5% in 2020-2021 to 86.1% in 2021-2022, with relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 3.3% in 2021-2022 to 6.2% in 2018-2019.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Sedona Red Rock Junior/Senior High School and Camp Verde High School, Mingus Union High School generally performs worse in academic metrics like test scores and graduation rates. The school's funding and resource allocation have fluctuated over the years, and its location in a relatively small town, the district's low ranking, and the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may contribute to the challenges the school faces in improving its performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1801 E Fir St
       Cottonwood, AZ  86326-4556


(928) 634-7531

District: Mingus Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
179th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,271 Help


Feeder schools for Mingus Union High School:

Elementary:    Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
    Oak Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  1,201

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
Hispanic:
42.0%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mingus Union High School ranks worse than 66.3% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mingus Union High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), Hispanic (42%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mingus Union High School is 21.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mingus Union High School is $10,271.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mingus Union High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mingus Union High School 179th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Mingus Union High School in the ranking list.)

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Mingus Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mingus Union High School District 221st of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mingus Union High School

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Rank History for all students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 71.97 122nd 395 69.1%
2010 73.84 112th 403 72.2%
2011 69.01 131st 397 67.0%
2012 72.53 129th 471 72.6%
2013 77.11 103rd 491 79.0%
2014 70.89 126th 394 68.0%
2015 29.93 174th 261 33.3%
2016 46.06 166th 406 59.1%
2017 49.82 144th 416 65.4%
2018 31.04 241st 420 42.6%
2019 26.30 201st 285 29.5%
2021 45.10 226th 509 55.6%
2022 35.47 230th 464 50.4%
2023 41.26 238th 469 49.3%
2024 28.63 179th 270 33.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.52 70th 76 7.9%
2021 24.50 256th 374 31.6%
2022 18.45 223rd 282 20.9%
2023 26.27 159th 199 20.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.25 77th 422 81.8%
2022 54.09 88th 380 76.8%
2023 29.93 106th 172 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.57 182nd 253 28.1%
2022 29.21 110th 168 34.5%
2023 41.00 189th 347 45.5%
2024 36.11 110th 172 36.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.66 22nd 44 50.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.95 59th 168 64.9%
2023 23.04 49th 60 18.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.89 209th 354 41.0%
2019 25.09 181st 247 26.7%
2021 45.44 222nd 492 54.9%
2022 30.35 265th 456 41.9%
2023 33.71 258th 406 36.5%
2024 19.54 167th 200 16.5%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.93 23rd 116 80.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.22 254th 370 31.4%
2019 25.30 172nd 238 27.7%
2021 43.60 235th 492 52.2%
2022 37.20 220th 455 51.6%
2023 41.23 226th 429 47.3%
2024 31.88 143rd 219 34.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.85 107th 231 53.7%
2022 53.40 105th 238 55.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.04 202nd 306 34.0%
2022 20.15 221st 301 26.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.74 242nd 311 22.2%
2019 17.56 166th 183 9.3%
2021 38.38 254th 479 47.0%
2022 31.19 264th 441 40.1%
2023 27.90 266th 379 29.8%
2024 17.65 144th 170 15.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mingus Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.81 233rd 291 19.9%
2019 20.19 183rd 217 15.7%
2021 44.58 245th 448 45.3%
2022 28.56 276th 409 32.5%
2023 29.95 262nd 371 29.4%
2024 24.09 145th 184 21.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mingus Union High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1010 4 5 91 33 n/a n/a -70 1073
1989 1043 2 13 92 33 n/a n/a -44 1139
1990 1070 6 13 125 37 n/a n/a -105 1146
1991 1046 5 15 135 34 n/a n/a -90 1145
1992 968 6 12 123 37 n/a n/a 0 1146
1993 1021 10 9 150 48 n/a n/a 0 1238
1994 1087 8 6 154 53 n/a n/a 0 1308
1995 1008 8 12 148 41 n/a n/a 0 1217
1996 1008 8 12 148 41 n/a n/a 0 1217
1997 922 10 14 166 33 n/a n/a 0 1145
1998 948 7 12 201 29 n/a n/a 0 1197
1999 960 5 9 203 29 n/a n/a 0 1206
2000 937 3 6 196 31 n/a n/a 0 1173
2001 927 6 8 199 30 n/a n/a 0 1170
2002 1009 11 28 226 38 n/a n/a 0 1312
2003 1009 11 28 226 38 n/a n/a 0 1312
2004 939 9 23 227 39 n/a n/a 0 1237
2005 869 9 27 270 52 n/a n/a 0 1227
2006 885 12 23 279 63 n/a n/a 0 1262
2007 888 14 22 312 63 n/a n/a 0 1299
2008 836 15 22 314 57 n/a n/a 0 1244
2009 794 15 17 334 59 n/a n/a 0 1219
2010 803 15 20 388 55 n/a n/a 0 1281
2011 766 20 11 404 51 0 0 0 1252
2012 733 21 11 399 41 0 11 0 1216
2013 707 14 12 436 43 0 11 0 1223
2014 711 11 11 455 36 3 20 0 1247
2015 662 10 10 452 36 0 21 0 1191
2016 698 7 4 416 26 0 32 0 1183
2017 680 9 6 433 43 1 19 0 1191
2018 673 8 7 425 29 0 22 0 1164
2019 693 8 8 477 40 1 34 0 1261
2020 664 6 5 513 33 3 45 0 1269
2021 664 9 5 463 35 2 40 0 1218
2022 666 6 5 494 27 2 45 0 1245
2023 651 4 8 496 27 0 40 0 1226
2024 615 2 10 504 31 2 37 0 1201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mingus Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1073 52.0 20.6 n/a
1989 1139 54.5 20.8 n/a
1990 1146 57.0 20.1 n/a
1991 1145 58.3 19.6 n/a
1992 1146 55.3 20.7 n/a
1993 1238 56.3 22.0 n/a
1994 1308 58.3 22.4 n/a
1995 1217 55.2 22.0 n/a
1996 1217 55.2 22.0 n/a
1997 1145 56.8 20.2 n/a
1998 1197 57.0 21.0 n/a
1999 1206 62.5 19.3 n/a
2000 1173 61.6 19.0 n/a
2001 1170 59.5 19.7 n/a
2002 1312 61.3 21.4 n/a
2003 1312 61.3 21.4 n/a
2004 1237 55.1 22.5 24.5
2005 1227 56.1 21.9 22.3
2006 1262 59.1 21.4 n/a
2007 1299 70.1 18.5 n/a
2008 1244 72.5 17.2 n/a
2009 1219 72.0 16.9 0.7
2010 1281 55.0 23.2 0.2
2011 1252 54.6 22.9 0
2012 1216 56.8 21.3 n/a
2013 1223 54.8 22.2 39.5
2014 1247 57.3 21.7 43.2
2015 1191 55.0 21.6 37
2016 1183 56.0 21.1 54.9
2017 1191 48.3 24.6 54.7
2018 1164 56.2 20.7 69.9
2019 1261 62.4 20.2 64.9
2020 1269 60.0 21.1 69.9
2021 1218 60.6 20.0 n/a
2022 1245 58.6 21.2 13.3
2023 1226 60.0 20.4 45.9
2024 1201 55.7 21.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mingus Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1073 52.0 20.6 n/a
1989 1139 54.5 20.8 n/a
1990 1146 57.0 20.1 n/a
1991 1145 58.3 19.6 n/a
1992 1146 55.3 20.7 n/a
1993 1238 56.3 22.0 n/a
1994 1308 58.3 22.4 n/a
1995 1217 55.2 22.0 n/a
1996 1217 55.2 22.0 n/a
1997 1145 56.8 20.2 n/a
1998 1197 57.0 21.0 n/a
1999 1206 62.5 19.3 n/a
2000 1173 61.6 19.0 n/a
2001 1170 59.5 19.7 n/a
2002 1312 61.3 21.4 n/a
2003 1312 61.3 21.4 n/a
2004 1237 55.1 22.5 24.5
2005 1227 56.1 21.9 22.3
2006 1262 59.1 21.4 n/a
2007 1299 70.1 18.5 n/a
2008 1244 72.5 17.2 n/a
2009 1219 72.0 16.9 0.7
2010 1281 55.0 23.2 0.2
2011 1252 54.6 22.9 0
2012 1216 56.8 21.3 n/a
2013 1223 54.8 22.2 39.5
2014 1247 57.3 21.7 43.2
2015 1191 55.0 21.6 37
2016 1183 56.0 21.1 54.9
2017 1191 48.3 24.6 54.7
2018 1164 56.2 20.7 69.9
2019 1261 62.4 20.2 64.9
2020 1269 60.0 21.1 69.9
2021 1218 60.6 20.0 n/a
2022 1245 58.6 21.2 13.3
2023 1226 60.0 20.4 45.9
2024 1201 55.7 21.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mingus Union High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $322 (3.8%) $445 (5.3%) $1,088 (12.9%) $6,341 (75.3%) $1,312 (15.6%) $7,653 (90.9%) $8,420
2021 $568 (5.8%) $714 (7.3%) $1,850 (18.9%) $6,679 (68.1%) $1,850 (18.9%) $8,529 (86.9%) $9,811
2022 $390 (3.8%) $809 (7.9%) $1,590 (15.5%) $7,722 (75.2%) $1,349 (13.1%) $9,071 (88.3%) $10,271

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mingus Union High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 201st of 285 High schoolsRanks 238th of 469 High schools
 19.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12611226
 2.8%
African American84
 50%
American Indian4027
 32.5%
Asian88
Hispanic477496
 4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White693651
 6.1%
Two or More Races3440
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%45.9%
 18.9%


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Mingus Union High School ranks 179th of 270 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Mingus Union High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clarkdale-Jerome Elementary School
Elementary : Oak Creek Elementary School

Students at Mingus Union High School are 51% White, 42% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,201 students attended Mingus Union High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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