MINGUS SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL

Mingus Springs Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Mingus Springs Charter School (4493) school district, located in Chino Valley, AZ with about 150 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Mingus Springs Charter School, located in Chino Valley, Arizona, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a commitment to a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy, emphasizing strong academic foundations in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. By maintaining a structured and disciplined environment, the school aims to foster a focused atmosphere where students can develop both their intellectual capabilities and their personal character.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Mingus Springs places a high value on the partnership between the school, the home, and the community. The school environment is designed to be intimate and supportive, often characterized by smaller class sizes that allow teachers to provide individualized attention to student needs. With a mission to prepare students for future success in high school and beyond, the school integrates traditional teaching methods with a focus on developing critical thinking skills and personal responsibility within its rural Northern Arizona setting.

For more information, contact Mingus Springs Charter School at (928) 636-4766 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3600 N Sunset Drive
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
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MINGUS SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Chino Valley, AZ with about 150 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
Total Students:
150
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 150 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MINGUS SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
76.0%
Hispanic/Latino
20.7%
Two or more races
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.