Combs Center for Success High School

Summary:

Combs Center for Success High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in San Tan Valley, Arizona, with a student population of just 73 students. While part of the J.O. Combs Unified School District, which has a 2-star rating, the school faces significant challenges compared to nearby high schools.

Combs Center for Success High School has a more diverse student population than Combs High School, with higher percentages of Hispanic and Native American students. However, the school's academic performance is significantly lower than district and state averages, with only 8% of 11th-grade students proficient in Science and Mathematics, compared to 18% and 32% for the district, respectively. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 52.6% is also much lower than the nearby San Tan Foothills High School (88.7%) and Combs High School (89.6%).

Despite these challenges, Combs Center for Success High School performs relatively well for its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking 23rd out of 379 Arizona high schools for its Hispanic students and 94th out of 347 for its low-income students. However, the school's significantly lower spending per student ($4,200) compared to nearby schools ($6,018 to $16,468) may be a contributing factor to its overall academic struggles. With the right interventions and support, the school has the potential to improve its educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140-7356

(480) 882-3540

District: J O Combs Unified School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,200

Student/teacher ratio: 36.5

Number of students: 73

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

Hispanic:

37.0%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.2%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Combs Center for Success 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 (46.6%), Hispanic (37%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Combs Center for Success High School is 36.5. (See more...)

Compare Combs Center for Success High School employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Combs Center for Success High School is $4,200.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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 Center for Success High School

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Rank History for all students at Combs Center for Success High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.72	340^th	469	27.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Combs Center for Success High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.12	94^th	347	72.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Combs Center for Success High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.54	298^th	429	30.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Combs Center for Success High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.59	23^rd	379	93.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Combs Center for Success High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	22	4	2	14	1	1	0	0	44
2023	34	3	0	27	4	0	5	0	73

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

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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 Center for Success High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	44	n/a	n/a	25
2023	73	2.0	36.5	34.2

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 Center for Success High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	44	n/a	n/a	25
2023	73	2.0	36.5	34.2

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 Center for Success High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$100 (2.4%)	$4,149 (98.8%)	$4,200

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Combs Center for Success High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2024)	Ranking (2023)	AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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)
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)
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
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
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 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
CAVIT - Poston Butte High School	Public	9-12	32375 N Gantzel Rd	Queen Creek	85143	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)				$00			$00
Poston Butte High School	Public	7-12	32375 N Gantzel Rd	San Tan Valley	85143	Pinal County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 474-6100	1,393	72	19.4	44.9%	585 (42.0%)	139 (10.0%)	570 (40.9%)	16 (1.1%)	30 (2.2%)	13 (0.9%)	40 (2.9%)	20.7	202^nd of 259 public high schools	22.0%	38.3	255^th of 469 public high schools	45.6%	53	25.0	19.0	$6,884	$376	$309	$1,060	$5,283	$915	$6,199

Frequently Asked Questions about Combs Center for Success High School

What district is Combs Center for Success High School in?

J O Combs Unified School District

What is the racial makeup of Combs Center for Success High School?

Students at Combs Center for Success High School are 47% White, 37% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 4% African American.

How many students attend Combs Center for Success High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 73 students attended Combs Center for Success 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 11th 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 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)
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)
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
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
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 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
CAVIT - Poston Butte High School	Public	9-12	32375 N Gantzel Rd	Queen Creek	85143	Pinal County	Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 645-2737	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$00			$00
Poston Butte High School	Public	7-12	32375 N Gantzel Rd	San Tan Valley	85143	Pinal County	Florence Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 474-6100	1,393	72	19.4	44.9%	585 (42.0%)	139 (10.0%)	570 (40.9%)	16 (1.1%)	30 (2.2%)	13 (0.9%)	40 (2.9%)	20.7	202^nd of 259 public high schools	22.0%		38.3	255^th of 469 public high schools	45.6%	53	25.0	19.0	$6,884	$376	$309	$1,060	$5,283	$915	$6,199