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Big Bear Lake, CA vs Manitou Springs, CO

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- Manitou Springs spends 14.6% less per student than Big Bear Lake.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.0% lower in Manitou Springs than in Big Bear Lake. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Manitou Springs had 9.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Big Bear Lake
 Big Bear Lake, CAManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6214573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
Reviews for Big Bear Lake    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We moved to Big Bear Lake a couple of years ago from Los Angeles because of my husband's job. It is a somewhat pretty city, the lake is mirky and surrounded by trash,  More

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Over 15 years ago

Big Bear Lake, a beautiful setting in a remote mountain community in Southern California. A draw to tourists from the Los Angeles area for skiing, boating, and mountain  More

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In the San Bernardino mountains of Southern California, this little town has almost everything you would want to see and do. In the spring and summer the lake is filled  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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