Enrollment
49
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · San Tan Vly, AZ
Combs Center for Success High School
Federal NCES profile for Combs Center for Success High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040399003785
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Combs Center for Success High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in San Tan Vly · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Combs Center for Success High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Combs Center for Success High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in San Tan Vly, AZ.
School address
District: J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Arizona
NCES ID 040399003785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.5:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Combs Center for Success High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Combs Center for Success High School
Combs Center for Success High School is a small high school in San Tan Vly, Arizona, enrolling 49 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Arizona schools and 44% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 49 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 63/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding J O Combs Unified School District (4445) spends $8,666 per pupil, 34% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students) and J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students) alongside Combs Center for Success High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Combs Center for Success High School compares
Combs Center for Success High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 44% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 35% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Arizona - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$8,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Combs Center for Success High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for J O Combs Unified School District (4445), which includes Combs Center for Success High School.
$8,666
Per student
-34%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 53.2%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Combs Center for Success High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combs High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. O. Combs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Combs Center for Success High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~49 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Combs Center for Success High School
How many students attend Combs Center for Success High School?
Combs Center for Success High School has 49 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Tan Vly, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Combs Center for Success High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Combs Center for Success High School is 24.5:1, which is 44% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Combs Center for Success High School?
31.5% of students at Combs Center for Success High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Combs Center for Success High School?
The largest demographic group at Combs Center for Success High School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in San Tan Vly, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Combs Center for Success High School?
Combs Center for Success High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Combs Center for Success High School rank among public schools in San Tan Vly?
By Resource Investment Index, Combs Center for Success High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in San Tan Vly, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in San Tan Vly on the city page.
Is Combs Center for Success High School a good school?
Combs Center for Success High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Besides Combs Center for Success High School, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students), J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students), and Ellsworth Elementary School (516 students). See the J O Combs Unified School District (4445) district page for the complete list.
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