J O Combs Unified School District (4445)

43371 N Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Vly, AZ 85140
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

J O Combs Unified School District (4445) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,052 students in J O Combs Unified School District (4445). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Schools in J O Combs Unified School District (4445) have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,052 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
211 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

J O Combs Unified School District (4445), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#325 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
35%
33%
40%
22%
24%
82%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.66
% American Indian
2%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
38%
48%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
50%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,603 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,580 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,603
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,580
$11,323

Best J O Combs Unified School District (4445) Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Combs Center For Success High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Combs Traditional Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Combs High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 8-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #44.
Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43521 N Kenworthy Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3530
Grades: PK-6
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Jack Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39315 N Cortona Dr
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3500
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
40300 N Simonton Blvd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5330
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #77.
J. O. Combs Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37611 N Pecan Crk
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3510
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #88.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38454 N Carolina Ave
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3520
Grades: PK-6
| 559 students
Rank: #99.
Combs Online School For Success
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) manages 10 public schools serving 4,052 students.
What is the rank of J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) is ranked #318 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
50% of J O Combs Unified School District (4445) students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is J O Combs Unified School District (4445)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,580 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,052 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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