Destiny School opened in 1995 to provide a hands-on training center as an alternative to public education in Globe. The school has on average 255 students in kindergarten through 8th grades enrolled per year. The curriculum focuses on core subjects such as math, science, oral communications, written communications, and computer applications.

Along with core subjects the school offers extracurricular activities and clubs for students that wish to participate including computer arts, chorus, yearbook, student council, and newspaper. Sports offered at Destiny School include physical education classes, baseball, volleyball, basketball, softball, ultimate Frisbee, football, and cross country.

Most parents recommend and state that Destiny School is great. The students are provided with a nurturing and safe environment where teachers are attentive and willing to help each student succeed. Parents expressed their overall recommendation of the school where their children are happy to go to school and are doing very well accomplishing their goals. The staff and administration are very helpful and listen to concerns of all parents and work toward providing the best educational environment in which students can excel.

Students did mention there is some bullying in the school, but the matter is taken care of immediately by teachers and the principal. Students also expressed they enjoy attending school and the way the teachers and staff are there when needed.

Students at Destiny School participated in the AIMS exams which measures the mastering ability of students in core subjects that attend public schools and public charter schools. The percentages of students that passed or exceeded the standards are listed below along with state averages.

In reading, 81% of 3rd graders passed or exceeded the exam with the state average at 76%, in writing 78% with the state at 79%, and in math 81% with the state at 68%.

In reading, 83% of 4th graders passed or exceeded the exam with the state average at 75%, in science 71% with the state at 60%, in writing 85% with the state at 83%, and in math 71% with the state at 65%.

In reading, 83% of 5th graders passed or exceeded the exam with the state average at 79%, in writing 53% with the state at 55%, and in math 87% with the state at 63%.

In reading, 77% of 6th graders passed or exceeded the exam with the state average at 81%, in writing 29% with the state at 56%, and in math 65% with the state at 59%.

In reading, 100% of 7th graders passed or exceeded the exam with the state average at 82%, in writing 57% with the state at 53%, and in math 71% with the state at 61%.

In reading, 73% of 8th graders passed or exceeded the exam with the state average at 71%, in science 68% with the state at 63%, in writing 75% with the state at 86%, and in math 68% with the state at 54%.

Destiny School
798 E Prickly Pear Dr.
Globe, AZ 85501-1454
928-425-0925
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