Excellent
#9 of 225 private schools in AZ
Top 4% of private schools
Mingus Mountain Academy
High School · Prescott Valley, AZ
A private high school in Prescott Valley, AZ serving grades 6th – 12th.
15801 E DON CARLOS DR, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AZ
Test scores
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Where Mingus Mountain Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,008/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,263
Median home value
$363,700
Median rent
$1,432/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mingus Mountain Academy is listed in Prescott Valley, AZ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Mingus Mountain Academy
Mingus Mountain Academy is a private high school in Prescott Valley, AZ, serving approximately 115 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 225 private schools in AZ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mingus Mountain Academy
What grades does Mingus Mountain Academy serve?
Mingus Mountain Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mingus Mountain Academy?
Mingus Mountain Academy has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mingus Mountain Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mingus Mountain Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mingus Mountain Academy rank in AZ?
Mingus Mountain Academy ranks #9 of 225 private schools in AZ.
What is Mingus Mountain Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mingus Mountain Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mingus Mountain Academy a private school?
Yes, Mingus Mountain Academy is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mingus Mountain Academy a religious school?
No, Mingus Mountain Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 221 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yavapai County
- Phone
- (602) 335-2022
- Area population (ZIP 86314)
- 40,109
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86314; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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