Mingus Union High School District (4488)
School District · Cottonwood, Arizona
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,279
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,279
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Evaluating Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mingus Union High School District (4488) as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Mingus Union High School
Cottonwood · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$11,279
+$103 vs Arizona median
District size
1,209 students
Smaller than Arizona median
Top-Rated Schools in Mingus Union High School District (4488)
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mingus Union High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mingus Union High School District (4488)
Mingus Union High School District (4488) is a Cottonwood, Arizona school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,209 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. The district invests $11,279 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Mingus Union High School District (4488) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mingus Union High School, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Mingus Union High School District (4488) students show an average math proficiency of 45.5% and ELA proficiency of 48.6%.
The district includes 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mingus Union High School District (4488), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mingus Union High School District (4488) with test data.
Schools in Mingus Union High School District (4488)
2 schools High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Cottonwood
- Total Enrollment
- 1,209
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
Mingus Union High School District (4488) has 2 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
The average composite rating for Mingus Union High School District (4488) is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
Mingus Union High School District (4488) spends $11,279 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mingus Union High School District (4488) is 22:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
Mingus Union High School is the highest-rated school in Mingus Union High School District (4488) with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
Across schools in Mingus Union High School District (4488) with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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