Mingus Mountain Academy
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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.
Prescott Valley, Arizona
Prescott Valley is a town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States, just east of Prescott. Prescott Valley was the seventh fastest-growing place among all cities and towns in Arizona between 1990 and 2000...
. It is operated by Sequel Youth and Family Services. It is one of four Arizona Interscholastic Association
Arizona Interscholastic Association
The Arizona Interscholastic Association is the major high school sports association in the state of Arizona. It comprises most of the state's public district high schools, various charter and private schools, plus one high school in California San Pasqual High School in Winterhaven, California,...
-member single-sex high schools, along with Brophy College Preparatory
Brophy College Preparatory
Brophy College Preparatory is a Jesuit high school located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is currently limited to all-male enrollment of approximately 1,200 students. It is operated independently of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix...
/Xavier College Preparatory
Xavier College Preparatory
Xavier College Preparatory is a Catholic, all-female private high school in Phoenix, Arizona. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, drawing students from 120 local schools and transfer students from around the world.-History:...
and Canyon State Academy
Canyon State Academy
Canyon State Academy is a public charter, all-boys alternative high school in Queen Creek, Arizona. Its goal is to be a home for troubled boys that need skills development and counseling. Its 173-acre campus offers a variety of programs, from temporary shelter to long-term residence. It is operated...
, 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.