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Globe Unified District (4208)

501 E Ash St
Globe, AZ 85501-2206
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,671 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 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
2,469 Schools
# Students
1,671 Students
1,123,267 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
50,033 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Globe Unified District (4208), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 601 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#461 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
34%
22%
40%
10%
24%
87%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.66
% American Indian
25%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
38%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
33%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,429. 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 $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,168
$11,429
Spending / Student
$9,765
$11,331

Best Globe Unified District (4208) Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Globe High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
437 S High Street
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Copper Rim Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Mesquite
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 High Desert
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Globe Unified District (4208)?
Globe Unified District (4208) manages 4 public schools serving 1,671 students.
What is the rank of Globe Unified District (4208)?
Globe Unified District (4208) is ranked #483 out of 601 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)?
38% of Globe Unified District (4208) 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)?
Globe Unified District (4208) 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)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,765 is less than the state median of $11,331. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,671 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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