Mingus Union High School District

The Mingus Union High School District in Arizona operates two high schools: Mingus Union High School, a traditional public high school serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,201 students, and Mingus Online Academy, a public virtual high school serving grades 8-12 with only 8 students.

Despite the stark contrast in school type and size, both Mingus Union High School and Mingus Online Academy share some notable similarities. Both schools have a 4-year graduation rate of 78.4% and a dropout rate of 5.2%, indicating that the online school is effectively serving its students. However, Mingus Union High School's test scores in science, English language arts, and mathematics for 11th-grade students are generally below the state averages, suggesting room for improvement in academic performance. Interestingly, the school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 85% is significantly higher than the state average of 30%, highlighting a potential strength.

The funding discrepancy between the two schools is also noteworthy, with Mingus Union High School spending $10,271 per student, while Mingus Online Academy spends only $1 per student. This raises questions about the allocation of resources and the potential impact on educational outcomes. Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the schools in the Mingus Union High School District, with both strengths and challenges that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure the best possible educational experience for all students.