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.
Serving 1 students in grades 9-12, 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
- Enrollment: 1 students
- 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
School Overview
Vacte - Mingus Union High School's student population of 1 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student Celebrated. Every Student Prepared.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vacte - Mingus Union High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
100%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Marauders
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?
1 students attend Vacte - Mingus Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Vacte - Mingus Union High School 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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