Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Combs Online School For Success ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Combs Online School For Success ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Combs Online School For Success's student population of 84 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Combs Online School For Success ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Combs Online School For Success is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1611 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Combs Online School For Success's ranking?
Combs Online School For Success is ranked #1611 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Combs Online School For Success?
The graduation rate of Combs Online School For Success is 40-49%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Combs Online School For Success?
84 students attend Combs Online School For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Combs Online School For Success students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Combs Online School For Success?
Combs Online School For Success has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Combs Online School For Success offer ?
Combs Online School For Success offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Combs Online School For Success part of?
Combs Online School For Success is part of J O Combs Unified School District (4445).
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