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Atascadero, CA vs American Canyon, CA

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- American Canyon spends 14.5% more per student than Atascadero.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.0% higher in American Canyon than in Atascadero. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- American Canyon had 9.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atascadero
 Atascadero, CAAmerican Canyon, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,219$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,063  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,168$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock576034573
 Students per Counselor491  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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Reviews for American Canyon    5 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved to American Canyon from Vallejo and resided there for 7 years. We recently moved only 1 exit up and slightly regret leaving when we did. It's only been 18 months  More

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Over 6 years ago

Lived here 30+ years. Great climate and schools. Easy freeway access in all directions. Laid back living with close access to great restaurants and live entertainment. A  More

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I am a long time resident, (approx. 25 years), & I initially moved out here when this was considered "out in the Boonies". Having grown up mostly in Vallejo, and  More

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