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Destiny School

798 E PRICKLY PEAR DR, GLOBE, AZ 85501 · (928) 425-0925 · Gila County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY33-TOWNCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL376 STUDENTS
Enrollment
376
Elementary
STATE 451
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
50
Grade 1
41
Grade 2
47
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
38
Grade 5
44
Grade 6
48
Grade 7
34
Grade 8
26
Student demographics
White
20%
STATE 33%
Hispanic
19%
STATE 48%
Black
1%
STATE 6%
Asian
2%
STATE 3%
Two+
2%
STATE 4%
Native American
56%
STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
54.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +4.0pp since 2017
Math
49.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -17.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
376
+71 (+23%) vs 2017
% White
20%
was 36%
% Hispanic
19%
was 22%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Destiny School

Destiny School operates as a compact elementary-level community in GLOBE, Arizona, part of Destiny School Inc. (6258). Current enrollment sits at 376 students spanning grades K through 8.

Operationally, Destiny School answers to Destiny School Inc. (6258), which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Destiny School logs that the largest single group is Native American, at 56% of enrollment; the rest looks like 20% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% multiracial, 2% Asian.

Looking at school resources, Destiny School records 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Destiny School higher than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Gila County indicate median household income runs about $61,986, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Gila County runs 39 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,722 students), of which Destiny School is one.

Globe High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.9 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-center setting. As a public charter, Destiny School runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Destiny School has grew 23%, going from 305 students in 2018 to 376 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share decreased from 36% to 20%.

On allk12, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Gila County at a glance

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Population
53,795
Census ACS
Median income
$61,986
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
39
7,722 students

Quick facts

School name
Destiny School
District
Destiny School Inc. (6258)
Address
798 E PRICKLY PEAR DR, GLOBE, AZ 85501
Phone
(928) 425-0925
County
Gila County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
376
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
040033901939
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Destiny School
What is the total enrollment at Destiny School?
Destiny School enrolls approximately 376 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Destiny School serve?
Destiny School serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Destiny School?
Approximately 17.9:1 students per teacher at Destiny School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Destiny School?
At Destiny School, the student body is approximately 20% White, 19% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Destiny School public or private?
Destiny School is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Destiny School Inc. (6258).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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