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Big Bear City, CA vs Reno, NV

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Highlights
- Reno spends 7.1% less per student than Big Bear City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.0% lower in Reno than in Big Bear City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Reno had 1.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Big Bear City
 Big Bear City, CAReno, NVUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,562$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4914573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.24.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.3%1.5%
Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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Reviews for Reno    91 Reviews

K · Reno, NV

Pros: Absolutely beautiful. Lots to do outdoors. Lots of community events, live music, performing arts entertainment, street festivals, etc. Many areas are very  More

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Over 5 years ago

Yeah I moved here from the Midwest and wouldn’t ever go back. The weather, outdoor activities, closeness to national parks and the coast of California and Oregon are  More

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I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. Not when it was "silicon valley". I had to basically flee after my son was born, 20 years ago because I was drowning financially.  More

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