- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Tan Valley, AZ
Combs High School
Federal NCES profile for Combs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040399002895
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Combs High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Combs High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Combs High School ranks #6 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Arizona
NCES ID 040399002895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-113 students YoY
Combs High School shrank from 1,356 students in 2022-23 to 1,243 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-113 students YoY 040399002895 · San Tan Valley, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
1,182 enr · 20:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students)
Combs High School shrank from 1,356 students in 2022-23 to 1,243 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Combs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Combs High School
1,182 students
- J. O. Combs Mi
J. O. Combs Middle School
581 students
- Ellsworth Elem
Ellsworth Elementary School
516 students
- Ranch Elementa
Ranch Elementary School
509 students
- Kathryn Sue Si 384
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
384 students
- Jack Harmon El 382
Jack Harmon Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Combs High School reports 1,182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Combs High School compares
Combs High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 18% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 44% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 76% in Arizona - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Combs High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for J O Combs Unified School District (4445) reports $9,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Combs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. O. Combs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Harmon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Combs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in San Tan Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Poston Butte High School
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1,310 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Walker Butte K-8
Standard public school
718 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
San Tan Heights Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Copper Basin
Standard public school
557 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Combs High School
How many students attend Combs High School?
Combs High School has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Tan Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 1,356 (2022-23) → 1,243 (2023-24), down 113.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Combs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Combs High School is 20:1, which is 18% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Combs High School?
27.0% of students at Combs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Combs High School?
The largest demographic group at Combs High School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in San Tan Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Combs High School?
Combs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Combs High School rank among schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Combs High School ranks #6 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Tan Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Besides Combs High School, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students), Ellsworth Elementary School (516 students), and Ranch Elementary School (509 students). See the J O Combs Unified School District (4445) district page for the complete list.