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American Fork, UT vs Goleta, CA

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- Goleta spends 69.9% more per student than American Fork.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.0% lower in Goleta than in American Fork. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Goleta had 7.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to American Fork
 American Fork, UTGoleta, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,705$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,485  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,862$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio24.43  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock123874573
 Students per Counselor556  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.39.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.4%1.5%
Reviews for American Fork    4 Reviews

Corrupt and communist. They have the most corrupt police. They want to dictate every little thing you do, on your own property. I wish that the constitution meant  More

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Over 13 years ago

The schools here are awful. The school curriculum I endured was years behind anywhere else I've lived (Milwaukee, WI; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO). The teachers  More

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Over 18 years ago

it's hot in summer and cold in winter great during spring and  More

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Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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