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Highlands Ranch, CO vs Fair Oaks, CA

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Highlights
- Fair Oaks spends 20.0% more per student than Highlands Ranch.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.1% higher in Fair Oaks than in Highlands Ranch. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fair Oaks had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Highlands Ranch
 Highlands Ranch, COFair Oaks, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,240$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.62  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock63214573
 Students per Counselor279  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.64.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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