High Desert Middle School

Globe Unified District (4208)
4000 High Desert
Globe, AZ 85501
407 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
High Desert Middle School, located in Globe, Arizona, serves as a key educational institution within the Globe Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for middle-grade students, focusing on academic development, personal growth, and preparation for high school success. By fostering a sense of community, the school encourages students to engage with their studies while participating in a variety of extracurricular activities that promote social development and school spirit.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of the local community. Through the dedication of its faculty and staff, High Desert Middle School emphasizes the importance of core subjects—such as mathematics, science, and literacy—while integrating technology and modern teaching practices. For more information regarding school events, district policies, and specific resources for parents and students, you can visit their official website at [www.globe.k12.az.us](http://www.globe.k12.az.us).
407
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    150 (36.9 %)
  • White
    124 (30.5 %)
  • American Indian
    121 (29.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Globe Unified District (4208)
Phone: (928)402-5900
Website: http://www.globeschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 134
Grade 7 133
Grade 8 140
Gender Ratio