Enrollment
37
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottonwood, AZ
Mingus Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mingus Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040507003308
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mingus Online Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mingus Online Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Cottonwood, AZ.
School address
District: Mingus Union High School District (4488) · Arizona
NCES ID 040507003308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Mingus Online Academy
Mingus Online Academy is a small combined-grade school in Cottonwood, Arizona, enrolling 37 students.
Enrollment of 37 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 62/100).
The surrounding Mingus Union High School District (4488) spends $9,380 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 12 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 37 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Mingus Union High School District (4488), also runs Mingus Union High School (1,165 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mingus Online Academy compares
Mingus Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 37 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$9,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Mingus Online Academy is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mingus Union High School District (4488), which includes Mingus Online Academy.
$9,380
Per student
-29%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 29.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mingus Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingus Union High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mingus Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mingus Online Academy
How many students attend Mingus Online Academy?
Mingus Online Academy has 37 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottonwood, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mingus Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mingus Online Academy is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mingus Online Academy?
Mingus Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mingus Online Academy rank among schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mingus Online Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Cottonwood, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
Is Mingus Online Academy a good school?
Mingus Online Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
Besides Mingus Online Academy, Mingus Union High School District (4488) also operates Mingus Union High School (1,165 students). See the Mingus Union High School District (4488) district page for the complete list.
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