Enrollment
532
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Globe, AZ
Globe High School
Federal NCES profile for Globe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040350000287
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Globe High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Globe · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Globe High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Globe High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Globe, AZ.
School address
District: Globe Unified District (4208) · Arizona
NCES ID 040350000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Globe High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Globe High School
Globe High School is a mid-sized high school in Globe, Arizona, enrolling 532 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Arizona schools and 36% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #192.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Globe Unified District (4208) spends $10,517 per pupil, 20% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 532 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Globe Unified District (4208) also operates Copper Rim Elementary School (694 students) and High Desert Middle School (390 students) alongside Globe High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Globe High School compares
Globe High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 15% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
92.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 30.3%
White 26.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Globe High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Globe Unified District (4208), which includes Globe High School.
$10,517
Per student
-20%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 54.2%
Federal 26.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Globe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Rim Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Desert Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Globe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Globe High School
How many students attend Globe High School?
Globe High School has 532 students enrolled. It is a high school in Globe, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Globe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Globe High School is 23.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Globe High School?
41.0% of students at Globe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Globe High School?
The largest demographic group at Globe High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Globe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Globe High School?
Globe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Globe High School rank among public schools in Globe?
By Resource Investment Index, Globe High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Globe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Globe on the city page.
Is Globe High School a good school?
Globe High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Globe Unified District (4208)?
Besides Globe High School, Globe Unified District (4208) also operates Copper Rim Elementary School (694 students), High Desert Middle School (390 students), and Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko) (28 students). See the Globe Unified District (4208) district page for the complete list.
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