J O Combs Unified School District (4445)

The J O Combs Unified School District is an active, non-charter public school system headquartered at 43371 N. Kenworthy Road in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Situated within a large suburban setting in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metropolitan area, the district operates 10 public schools that serve a complete educational continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As an independent regular public school district, it offers community members, families, and researchers a grounded educational infrastructure, with administrative contact available by phone at (480) 987-5300 or through its official web portal at http://www.jocombs.org/.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a student body of 3,934 enrolled learners, comprising 2,027 male and 1,907 female students across all grade levels. The student population reflects a diverse community demographic, including 1,933 White students, 1,528 Hispanic students, 177 Black students, 162 students of two or more races, 75 American Indian students, 36 Asian students, and 23 Pacific Islander students. To maintain educational services across its campuses, the district employs a total staff of approximately 919 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes roughly 394 FTE classroom teachers, 58 FTE instructional aides, and 467 FTE support staff, delivering a balanced ratio of academic, instructional, and operational support.