Top Rankings
Globe Unified District (4208) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,671 students in Globe Unified District (4208) School District. 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) School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,671 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Globe Unified District (4208) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#485 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
# American Indian Students
413 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
25%
5%
# Asian Students
16 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
633 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
48%
# Black Students
4 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
559 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
33%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
93
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
109
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,765 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,168
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,765
$11,323
Best Globe Unified District (4208) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Globe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
437 S High Street
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #33.
Copper Rim Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 High Desert
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Globe Unified District (4208) School District?
Globe Unified District (4208) School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,671 students.
What is the rank of Globe Unified District (4208) School District?
Globe Unified District (4208) School District is ranked #477 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: 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) School District?
38% of Globe Unified District (4208) School District students are Hispanic, 33% 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) School District?
Globe Unified District (4208) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Globe Unified District (4208) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,765 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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