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Buena Vista, CO vs Centennial, CO

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- Centennial spends 45.3% less per student than Buena Vista.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.9% higher in Centennial than in Buena Vista. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Centennial had 3.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Buena Vista
 Buena Vista, COCentennial, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,228$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,225  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,402$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock17764573
 Students per Counselor229  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Buena Vista    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Buena Vista is not a place to live if dependent upon needing a liveable or professional income. Jobs are largely retail and service industry - low wages, temporary,  More

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Over 18 years ago

There is no better place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Buena Vista is the place to be if your into the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, winter sports snow shoeing, back country skiing also close  More

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Reviews for Centennial    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

All the schools are excellent. We have both Littleton Public Schools and Cherry Creek Schools. Top Notch - College Prep - Commitment to  More

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The Centennial/Aurora area (zip code 80015) has great schools (Cherry Creek School District), attractive homes, family oriented neighborhoods, and is an easy commute To  More

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