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Alpena, MI vs Desert Hot Springs, CA

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- Desert Hot Springs spends 34.0% more per student than Alpena.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.7% higher in Desert Hot Springs than in Alpena. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Desert Hot Springs had 16.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Alpena
 Alpena, MIDesert Hot Springs, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,296$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,632  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,941$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock249534573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock11.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock77.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock2.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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Reviews for Desert Hot Springs    9 Reviews

lived here 13 years and leaving as soon as possible. crime rate high but getting better. much improved place since 2008. if you buy a house choose the neighborhood and  More

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Over 5 years ago

Love the winters but the summers are too difficult for me. Hot and super windy. However I love the serenity, beautiful mountains, hot springs, and location close to  More

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I am 29 years old and have lived in this city nearly my entire life. When my family moved to this town, there were less than 12,000 people. I've watched it grow a lot.  More

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