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Alpena, MI vs Fort Gratiot charter, MI

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- Fort Gratiot charter spends 8.7% more per student than Alpena.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.8% higher in Fort Gratiot charter than in Alpena. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fort Gratiot charter had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Alpena
 Alpena, MIFort Gratiot charter, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,411$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,632  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,378$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.47  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock13394573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.14.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%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 Fort Gratiot Charter    1 Reviews

Picked the Fort Gratiot area to retire because of the wonderful activities for seniors. Two great hospitals, quality medical care. Very good shopping, great bus  More

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