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Brea, CA vs Poway, CA

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Highlights
- Poway spends 7.1% more per student than Brea.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% lower in Poway than in Brea. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Brea

Education
 Brea, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,277$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911$13,161$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,037$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.2122.6516.23
 Students per Librarian16383187444573
 Students per Counselor595513530
 Grade School Educ.3.0%4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%3.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.4%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%18.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.5%8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.5%52.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.13.6%15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%3.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.0%2.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Brea    10 Reviews

I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 11 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 4 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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ZIPS IN BREA, CALIFORNIA
92821 92823
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92064

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