American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood vs Mingus Union High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Cottonwood · Charter other · Grades K–12
240 students
Mingus Union High School
Cottonwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
| Measure | American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood Cottonwood, Arizona | Mingus Union High School Cottonwood, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #195 of 286 |
| National rank | – | #12456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 240 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mingus Union High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 20.8).
- •Mingus Union High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 240.
- •American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood is a charter school while Mingus Union High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood better than Mingus Union High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and Mingus Union High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Cottonwood in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood: 240. Mingus Union High School: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood and Mingus Union High School rank in Arizona?
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood is unranked and Mingus Union High School is 195th of 286 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).