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Altoona, PA vs Bethel Park, PA

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- Bethel Park spends 35.3% more per student than Altoona.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.7% lower in Bethel Park than in Altoona. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bethel Park had 6.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Altoona
 Altoona, PABethel Park, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,300$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,370  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,006$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5424573
 Students per Counselor311  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Bethel Park    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I have lived in Bethel Park, PA for 35-years! It is the best place to live! Bethel Park has great schools, a wonderful community, a variety of shops, nice homes, safe  More

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Bethel Park is a great place to live. Excellent schools, teachers, and students. Our sports teams are top notch and our music program can't be beat! Housing is  More

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Over 19 years ago

how is the school district  More

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