Serving 1,427 students in grades 8-12, Combs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Combs High School's student population of 1,427 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Combs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Combs High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#973 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Combs High School's ranking?
Combs High School is ranked #973 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Combs High School often compared to?
Combs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queen Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Combs High School?
The graduation rate of Combs High School is 86%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Combs High School?
1,427 students attend Combs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Combs High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Combs High School?
Combs High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Combs High School offer ?
Combs High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Combs High School part of?
Combs High School is part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).
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