Mingus Mountain Academy
| Mingus Mountain Academy | |
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| Location | |
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Prescott Valley, Arizona, 86312 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private high school |
| Established | January 1985 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 106 (October 1, 2012)[1] |
| Color(s) | Maroon/gold[2] |
| Mascot | Mountain Lions |
| Accreditation | North Central Association; JCAHO |
| Website | |
Mingus Mountain Academy is a private, all-girls alternative high school in Prescott Valley, Arizona. It is operated by Sequel Youth and Family Services. It is one of four Arizona Interscholastic Association-member single-sex high schools, along with Brophy College Preparatory/Xavier College Preparatory and Canyon State Academy, with which it partners for some events. Mingus Mountain Academy is also a behavioral treatment center for troubled youth. Many girls that attend the academy have come from Juvenile Hall, the streets, or past placements. This treatment facility offers skills to use when the girls leave Mingus.