- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cottonwood, AZ
Mingus Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Mingus Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040507000430
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mingus Union High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mingus Union High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mingus Union High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Cottonwood, AZ.
School address
District: Mingus Union High School District (4488) · Arizona
NCES ID 040507000430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Mingus Union High School held near 1,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 040507000430 · Cottonwood, AZ High · MID · TRAD
1,165 enr · 19.4:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mingus Online Academy (37 students)
Mingus Union High School held near 1,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Mingus Union High School compares
Mingus Union High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Arizona - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Mingus Union High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Mingus Union High School District (4488) reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mingus Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mingus Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mingus Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mingus Union High School
How many students attend Mingus Union High School?
Mingus Union High School has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cottonwood, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,226 (2022-23) → 1,201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mingus Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mingus Union High School is 19.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mingus Union High School?
33.9% of students at Mingus Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mingus Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Mingus Union High School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mingus Union High School?
Mingus Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mingus Union High School rank among public schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mingus Union High School ranks #7 of 9 public 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 public schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Mingus Union High School District (4488)?
Besides Mingus Union High School, Mingus Union High School District (4488) also operates Mingus Online Academy (37 students). See the Mingus Union High School District (4488) district page for the complete list.