COMBS TRADITIONAL ACADEMY
Combs Traditional Academy is a public elementary school that is part of the J O Combs Unified School District (4445) school district, located in San Tan Valley, AZ with about 266 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 13 teachers, Combs Traditional Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Combs Traditional Academy, located in San Tan Valley, Arizona, is a public school within the J.O. Combs Unified School District that prioritizes a structured and rigorous academic environment. As a "traditional" academy, the school emphasizes a back-to-basics educational philosophy, focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. The curriculum is designed to foster mastery through direct instruction, high academic expectations, and a consistent, orderly classroom atmosphere that encourages student focus and achievement.
Beyond its academic core, Combs Traditional Academy places a strong emphasis on character development, citizenship, and the cultivation of personal responsibility. The school’s culture is built upon clearly defined expectations for student behavior, often utilizing uniforms and a traditional disciplinary framework to create a sense of community and school pride. By balancing a high-standards academic program with an emphasis on discipline and core values, the academy aims to provide a stable, foundational education that prepares students for success in their future schooling and beyond.
For more information, contact Combs Traditional Academy at (480) 987-5320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-5320
COMBS TRADITIONAL ACADEMY is a public school in San Tan Valley, AZ with about 266 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- J O Combs Unified School District (4445)
- Total Students:
- 266
- Teachers:
- 13.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 266 students
- White
- 51.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.8%
- Black or African American
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.0%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.