Enrollment
1,165
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040507000430
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mingus Union High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mingus Union High School
Mingus Union High School is a large high school in Cottonwood, Arizona, enrolling 1,165 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,165 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mingus Union High School District (4488) spends $9,380 per pupil, 29% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Mingus Union High School District (4488), also runs Mingus Online Academy (37 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 Union High School compares
Mingus Union High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mingus Union High School District (4488), which includes Mingus Union High School.
$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 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
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mingus Union High School a good school?
Mingus Union High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arizona schools. 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 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.
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