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Apache Junction, AZ vs Goleta, CA

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- Goleta spends 66.3% more per student than Apache Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.4% higher in Goleta than in Apache Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Goleta had 1.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apache Junction
 Apache Junction, AZGoleta, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,705$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,862$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock123874573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.4%1.5%
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 19 years ago

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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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