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Castaic, CA vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca spends 71.6% more per student than Castaic.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 55.0% lower in Ithaca than in Castaic. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 3.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Castaic
 Castaic, CAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%1.5%
Reviews for Castaic    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I've lived in northern Castaic for 14 years so this review is for northern Castaic Pros: convenient freeway access, boating on Lake Castaic, lots of gas stations,  More

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Over 12 years ago

Formerly a "truck stop" town, Castaic is the last town before going over the Grapevine, heading North on I-5 towards San Francisco. The town is unincorporated and sits  More

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Over 13 years ago

I currently live in Valencia. Before I consider purchasing a house in Castaic off Lake Hughes Rd and closer to the lake, is it safe to live in this neighborhood? Any  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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