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Arcata, CA vs Los Angeles, CA

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Highlights
- Los Angeles spends 11.0% more per student than Arcata.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.8% higher in Los Angeles than in Arcata. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Angeles had 16.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arcata
 Arcata, CALos Angeles, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,439  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock78.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Los Angeles    242 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If I could give this place negative five stars, I would. Most of the people here are a giant waste of time. They are liars, manipulators, psychopaths, and sociopaths.  More

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Timothy · 

Even with the high costs of living and the sooty air, I feel there is no other place in USA that has access to oceans and beaches, cultural and recreational  More

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Over 4 years ago

Ahhh where to begin? Long summary so bare with me. Born and raised in this ****hole, after 25 years finally getting close to be able to move state as I dreamed, as I've  More

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