Top Rankings
Globe Unified District (4208) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,644 students in Globe Unified District (4208). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Globe Unified District (4208) have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,644 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Globe Unified District (4208), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#461 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Graduation Rate
87%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)57.6%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
25%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
40%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
6%
Showing 1997–2014. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
31%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,811 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,268
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,811
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Globe Unified District (4208) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Globe High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
437 S High Street
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Copper Rim Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 High Desert
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Globe Unified District (4208)?
Globe Unified District (4208) manages 4 public schools serving 1,644 students.
What is the rank of Globe Unified District (4208)?
Globe Unified District (4208) is ranked #480 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Globe Unified District (4208)?
40% of Globe Unified District (4208) students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Globe Unified District (4208)?
Globe Unified District (4208) has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Globe Unified District (4208)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,811 is less than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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