The Pinal County School Superintendent’s Office was originally established in 1914 by the authority of the Arizona State Constitution. As an Educational Service Agency, there is a long history of providing assistance to the school districts in Pinal County. Our organization is committed to working cooperatively with agencies throughout the state in identifying and serving the educational needs in Pinal County.
We strive to accomplish this through leadership and partnering to offer a wide range of educator and student centered services. Today, the roles and responsibilities have changed significantly as society, educational requirements, and economics have changed. However, the ultimate goal of each service and program offered is to improve the quality of learning opportunities provided to over 51,000 students and 6,300 employees that attend or work at public school districts in Pinal County.
Ray Unified School District Profile
The Ray Unified School District is headquartered in Kearny, Arizona, in Pinal County. It is a unified school district serving approximately 340 students K-12 in two schools, Ray Elementary (Pre-K-6) and Ray Jr.-Sr. High School (7-12).
Ray USD is proud of its graduation rate of 100% (2021) and its strong teacher retention, exemplified by a teaching staff which averages 18 years of experience combined with a teacher to student ratio of approximately 1-15.
The school board is committed to a quality education for the students of the district. They provide and maintain a salary schedule that is both competitive and conducive to professional growth and longevity. Moreover, this has been done while maintaining the district in a strong financial condition.
Ray Unified School District Community Profile
Kearny, located in eastern Pinal County, is also one of the county's most unique towns. Ray USD is in this planned community, with most streets elegantly lined with trees. Many houses have similar, yet inviting and unique construction. Properties are available for immediate occupation. The town has many amenities, including a grocery store, hardware store, auto parts store, banking, ATM machines, pharmacy, and medical facilities. Kearny is equidistant to Phoenix and Tucson, approximately 90 minutes from each, however, the eastern portion of the Phoenix metro area is easily accessed with a short one-hour drive. Kearny is also 30 minutes away from Globe, southern Gila County's largest city. Along with the friendly ambiance, Kearny is nestled at the base of the Pinal Mountain Range, providing prime opportunities for some of the best outdoor recreation in the state. Kearny has even developed an ATV, hiking, horseback, and picnic trail to help facilitate safe outdoor recreation. The 2020 census showed approximately 2,400 residents.
District Operational Information
SAN TAN VALLEY — Gregory Wyman, superintendent of the J.O. Combs Unified School District, has been named the 2022 All Arizona Superintendent of the Year for Medium Sized Districts from Arizona School Administrators, a press release from the district said.
The annual award recognizes three outstanding superintendents in different-sized districts across the state who have demonstrated accomplishments in numerous areas including governing board relations, leadership in curriculum and instruction, personnel and financial management, and other criteria, according to the press release.
“Dr. Wyman is the type of leader teachers and administrators want to work for. He leads with his heart and supports those around him with praise and guidance,” the nomination applications submitted on behalf of Wyman said. “He is passionate about student success and often sings the praises of this being ‘the best job in the world’ because it means working with kids. Although he wears many hats, you can see that his passion is service to students and making our district the best it can be.”
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Homeschoolers granted an Empowerment Scholarship Account need to complete the Change of Information Form to withdraw your filed affidavit. Please put ‘ESA Contract’ on the lines of the ‘Name of School Student is now Enrolled In’ section. FULLY COMPLETE THE FORM including your address and school district of residence.
Email forms to nobrien@pinalcso.org, drop it off at 75 N. Bailey St. Florence, or mail it to P.O. Box 769 Florence, AZ 85132
