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Mingus Union High School vs. Prescott High School

Should you attend Mingus Union High School or Prescott High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Mingus Union High School
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Prescott High School
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 1,201 students in grades 9-12, Mingus Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Prescott High School in Prescott, AZ serves grades 8–12 with an enrollment of 1,466 students and a student–teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 18:1.
Math proficiency is 39%, approximately equal to the district average of 39% and higher than the state average of 34%, though scores declined from 50% in 2022 to 39% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 46%, showing a decline from 58% in 2019.
Graduation rate of 86% in 2023 is higher than the Arizona state average of 77% and the district average of 80%, with steady improvement over recent years.
Enrollment decreased slightly from 1,518 students in 2017 to 1,466 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch fluctuated, most recently increasing from 9% in 2022 to 16% in 2023, indicating changes in socioeconomic composition.
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
1,201 students
1,466 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mingus Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prescott High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mingus Union High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prescott High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mingus Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prescott High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mingus Union High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prescott High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1178 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#703 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mingus Union High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prescott High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
39%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mingus Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prescott High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mingus Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prescott High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Top 30% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 50% in AZ)
86%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mingus Union High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Prescott High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mingus Union High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Prescott High School by grade.
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
310
374
Grade 10 Students
308
393
Grade 11 Students
312
389
Grade 12 Students
271
309

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mingus Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Prescott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mingus Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prescott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mingus Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prescott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mingus Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prescott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
51%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mingus Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prescott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mingus Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prescott High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mingus Union High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prescott High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mingus Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prescott High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mingus Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mingus Union High School District (4488) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prescott High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prescott Unified District (4466) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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