Mingus Union High School is a high school in Cottonwood, Arizona. It is one of two high schools in the Mingus Union High School District. It is a Title I school serving the Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Beaver Creek, and Sedona areas.
Vacte - Mingus Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Vacte - Mingus Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (22-23)
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Celebrated. Every Student Prepared.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
67%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Vacte - Mingus Union High School?
3 students attend Vacte - Mingus Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Vacte - Mingus Union High School students are Asian, and 33% of students are White.
What grades does Vacte - Mingus Union High School offer ?
Vacte - Mingus Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vacte - Mingus Union High School part of?
Vacte - Mingus Union High School is part of Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education (79397) School District.
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