Mingus Mountain Academy is a nonsectarian, all–girls alternative school located in rural Prescott Valley, AZ, serving grades 6 through 12.
Founded in 1985, the school currently enrolls 137 students with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 supported by 12 teachers.
The student population includes approximately 69% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Prescott Valley area.
As a rural Arizona private school, Mingus Mountain Academy offers education designed for middle and high school girls in grades six to twelve.
Nearby private schools within 15 miles offer varied grade spans and larger enrollments; Mingus Mountain Academy provides a smaller, focused alternative option.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1985
Colors
Maroon, Gold
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mountain Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mingus Mountain Academy?
The application deadline for Mingus Mountain Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mingus Mountain Academy is Rise Resource Center (11.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Verde Christian Academy (11.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Verde Christian Academy
(Christian)
102 S Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-8113
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-8113
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Rise Resource Center
Special Education School
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(623) 216-6996
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(623) 216-6996
11.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 46 students
Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School ![Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Verde Valley Adventist School]( "Verde Valley Seventh-day Adventist School Photo - Verde Valley Adventist School")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
51 W Mingus Ave
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7322
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7322
12.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
(Catholic)
2715 E State Route 89a
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-0624
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 649-0624
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Tuition listed
1212 Warrior Way
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-6306
Prescott, AZ 86305
(928) 445-6306
14.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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