Is Combs High School a good school?

Combs High School ranks 144 th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Combs High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,356 students attended Combs High School.

What is the racial makeup of Combs High School?

Students at Combs High School are 57% White, 32% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Combs High School?

Combs High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ellsworth Elementary School Elementary : J. O. Combs Middle School Elementary : Jack Harmon Elementary School Elementary : Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary Elementary : Ranch Elementary School

Combs High School

Summary:

Combs High School is a public high school located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 1,356 students. The school is part of the J.O. Combs Unified School District, which is ranked 216 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Combs High School has a diverse student population, with 56.93% White, 32.15% Hispanic, 4.65% African American, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 144 out of 259 Arizona high schools in 2023-2024 to 172 out of 509 in 2020-2021, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to nearby schools, Combs High School generally performs better than Combs Center for Success High School (1-star rating) but lags behind Eastmark High School (4-star rating) and Queen Creek High School (4-star rating).

Combs High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.1% in 2020-2021 to 89.6% in 2022-2023, but the dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 1.4% in 2018-2019 to 4.9% in 2020-2021. Academically, the school's performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with a need to address the disparities in performance compared to nearby high-performing schools. Combs High School serves a diverse student population, including a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and the school's ability to provide targeted support and interventions for these student subgroups could be a key factor in improving overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 8-12

2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140-8913

(480) 882-3540

District: J O Combs Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144^th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,018

Feeder schools for Combs High School:

Elementary:	Ellsworth Elementary School
	J. O. Combs Middle School
	Jack Harmon Elementary School
	Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
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	Ranch Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 1,356

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.9%

Hispanic:

32.2%

African American:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Combs High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2011 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Combs High School ranks worse than 55.6% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Combs High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.9%), Hispanic (32.2%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Combs High School is 22.9. (See more...)

Compare Combs High School employs 59 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Combs High School is $6,018.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Combs High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Combs High School 144^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Combs High School in the ranking list.)

J O Combs Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks J O Combs Unified School District 216^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Combs High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2011	47.20	360^th	685	47.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2010	61.57	161^st	403	60.0%
2011	63.62	158^th	397	60.2%
2012	65.93	166^th	471	64.8%
2013	72.03	144^th	491	70.7%
2014	66.55	146^th	394	62.9%
2015	27.05	189^th	261	27.6%
2016	46.51	165^th	406	59.4%
2017	41.75	183^rd	416	56.0%
2018	34.96	218^th	420	48.1%
2019	20.66	215^th	285	24.6%
2021	57.76	172^nd	509	66.2%
2022	56.90	142^nd	464	69.4%
2023	54.71	174^th	469	62.9%
2024	38.50	144^th	259	44.4%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	10.11	74^th	76	2.6%
2021	50.03	172^nd	374	54.0%
2022	25.36	204^th	282	27.7%
2023	40.94	120^th	199	39.7%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	50.48	36^th	258	86.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	24.69	131^st	155	15.5%
2021	35.40	209^th	422	50.5%
2022	37.47	170^th	380	55.3%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	34.67	148^th	253	41.5%
2022	52.39	58^th	168	65.5%
2023	56.93	123^rd	347	64.6%
2024	36.33	106^th	168	36.9%

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Rank History for high school Migrant students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.66	22^nd	44	50.0%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.35	27^th	150	82.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	37.04	192^nd	354	45.8%
2019	24.04	184^th	247	25.5%
2021	59.25	160^th	492	67.5%
2022	60.78	124^th	456	72.8%
2023	53.75	162^nd	406	60.1%
2024	39.54	118^th	193	38.9%

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Rank History for high school Foster Care students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.65	38^th	130	70.8%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	29.85	222^nd	370	40.0%
2019	16.97	205^th	238	13.9%
2021	54.71	175^th	492	64.4%
2022	49.10	163^rd	455	64.2%
2023	50.51	184^th	429	57.1%
2024	30.50	132^nd	207	36.2%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.55	1^st	231	99.6%
2022	66.73	79^th	238	66.8%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	32.97	86^th	122	29.5%
2021	39.06	158^th	306	48.4%
2022	44.47	132^nd	301	56.1%
2023	23.64	155^th	201	22.9%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	34.97	173^rd	311	44.4%
2019	22.53	147^th	183	19.7%
2021	34.77	283^rd	479	40.9%
2022	33.05	252^nd	441	42.9%
2023	53.10	147^th	379	61.2%
2024	33.03	109^th	164	33.5%

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Rank History for high school Native American students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%
2022	71.78	47^th	255	81.6%

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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.67	1^st	94	98.9%
2022	20.13	80^th	129	38.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Combs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	21.66	229^th	291	21.3%
2019	11.68	205^th	217	5.5%
2021	57.79	164^th	448	63.4%
2022	53.41	147^th	409	64.1%
2023	40.39	224^th	371	39.6%
2024	22.05	142^nd	174	18.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 7, 2011

This is a poor excuse for a school. The principal is cold, distant and could care less about the students. The front office secretaries act like they don't want to see or deal with the students (and parents). The teachers seem to rotate in and out every semester or seem to leave abruptly with no explanation. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Combs High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	137	12	8	94	3	n/a	n/a	254
2010	332	32	16	169	9	n/a	n/a	558
2011	674	63	17	341	21	7	9	1132
2012	587	46	19	310	20	10	12	1004
2013	664	46	15	327	18	7	22	1099
2014	739	54	17	376	17	10	20	1233
2015	782	63	15	385	19	11	27	1302
2016	768	46	17	383	21	8	31	1274
2017	773	59	14	420	15	9	32	1322
2018	784	53	20	384	24	5	43	1313
2019	799	51	21	413	21	7	45	1357
2020	828	50	20	457	23	6	51	1435
2021	819	53	15	467	19	5	35	1413
2022	838	62	14	445	19	5	44	1427
2023	772	63	11	436	19	6	49	1356

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Combs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	254	15.4	16.5	39.8
2010	558	30.1	18.5	41.4
2011	1132	39.0	29.0	41.5
2012	1004	48.2	20.8	33.7
2013	1099	50.0	21.9	39.4
2014	1233	50.2	24.5	38.8
2015	1302	50.0	26.0	37.4
2016	1274	53.0	24.0	37.3
2017	1322	54.8	24.1	40
2018	1313	52.6	24.9	39.9
2019	1357	56.6	23.9	34.9
2020	1435	60.0	23.9	36.9
2021	1413	61.9	22.8	n/a
2022	1427	66.8	21.3	13
2023	1356	59.0	22.9	36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Combs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	254	15.4	16.5	39.8
2010	558	30.1	18.5	41.4
2011	1132	39.0	29.0	41.5
2012	1004	48.2	20.8	33.7
2013	1099	50.0	21.9	39.4
2014	1233	50.2	24.5	38.8
2015	1302	50.0	26.0	37.4
2016	1274	53.0	24.0	37.3
2017	1322	54.8	24.1	40
2018	1313	52.6	24.9	39.9
2019	1357	56.6	23.9	34.9
2020	1435	60.0	23.9	36.9
2021	1413	61.9	22.8	n/a
2022	1427	66.8	21.3	13
2023	1356	59.0	22.9	36.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Combs High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$230 (3.2%)	$111 (1.5%)	$572 (7.9%)	$5,830 (80.0%)	$1,110 (15.2%)	$6,941 (95.3%)	$7,283
2020	$88 (1.6%)	$225 (4.1%)	$401 (7.3%)	$4,491 (82.3%)	$652 (12.0%)	$5,143 (94.3%)	$5,456
2021	$206 (3.3%)	$798 (12.9%)	$1,211 (19.6%)	$4,964 (80.5%)	$195 (3.2%)	$5,159 (83.7%)	$6,164
2022	$340 (5.6%)	$74 (1.2%)	$754 (12.5%)	$5,046 (83.8%)	$558 (9.3%)	$5,604 (93.1%)	$6,018

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Combs High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 174^th of 469 High schools	38.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1357	1356	0.1%
African American	51	63	23.5%
American Indian	21	19	9.5%
Asian	21	11	47.6%
Hispanic	413	436	5.6%
Pacific Islander	7	6	14.3%
White	799	772	3.4%
Two or More Races	45	49	8.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.9%	36.9%	2.1%

Schools Near Combs High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)			AASA Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Combs High School	Public	8-12	2505 E Germann Rd	San Tan Valley	85140	Pinal County	J O Combs Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 882-3540	1,356	59	22.9	36.9%	772 (56.9%)	63 (4.6%)	436 (32.2%)	11 (0.8%)	19 (1.4%)	6 (0.4%)	49 (3.6%)	38.5	144^th of 259 public high schools	44.4%		54.7	174^th of 469 public high schools	62.9%	30			38.0			28.0	$6,018	$340	$74	$754	$5,046	$558	$5,604
EVIT - Combs High School	Public	9-12	2505 E Germann Rd	San Tan Valley	85140	Pinal County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)								$00			$00
Combs Center for Success High School	Public	9-12	38300 N Gantzel Rd	San Tan Valley	85140	Pinal County	J O Combs Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 882-3540	73	2	36.5	34.2%	34 (46.6%)	3 (4.1%)	27 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)								(n/a)							$4,200	$50		$100	$4,099	$50	$4,149
EVIT American Leadership Academy Ironwood K-12	Public	9-12	850 W Combs Rd	Queen Creek	85140	Pinal County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(480) 344-9898	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Queen Creek High School	Public	9-12	22149 E Ocotillo Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 987-5973	2,233	100	22.3	15.0%	1,422 (63.7%)	64 (2.9%)	583 (26.1%)	44 (2.0%)	22 (1.0%)	8 (0.4%)	90 (4.0%)	80.8	49^th of 259 public high schools	81.1%		75.1	95^th of 469 public high schools	79.7%	46			59.0			56.0	$6,784	$226	$22	$474	$5,561	$975	$6,536
EVIT - Queen Creek High School	Public	9-12	22149 E Ocotillo Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)								$00			$00
EVIT - Crismon High School	Public	9-12	21942 E Riggs Rd	Queen Creek	85142	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(480) 987-5580	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Eastmark High School	Public	7-12	9560 E Ray Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	Queen Creek Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 474-6950	1,842	81	22.8	14.0%	1,149 (62.4%)	87 (4.7%)	416 (22.6%)	73 (4.0%)	6 (0.3%)	9 (0.5%)	102 (5.5%)	80.2	50^th of 259 public high schools	80.7%		81.1	72^nd of 469 public high schools	84.6%	22	50.0	45.0	62.0	39.0	27.0	52.0	$6,026	$239	$00	$479	$4,828	$958	$5,786
EVIT Eastmark High School	Public	9-12	9560 E Ray Rd	Mesa	85212	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 474-6955	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)								$00			$00
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1645 W Skyline Drive	San Tan Valley	85142	Maricopa County	American Charter Schools Foundation dba Ridgeview	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 360-4518	196			36.2%	87 (44.4%)	23 (11.7%)	68 (34.7%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.1%)	44.3	133^rd of 259 public high schools	48.6%		32.4	288^th of 469 public high schools	38.6%	155			46.0			26.0	$16,468	$2,570	$2,744	$7,884	$5,138	$6,017	$11,154

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