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Hilo, HI vs Hilo, HI

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Highlights
- Hilo spends 10.4% less per student than Hilo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.7% higher in Hilo than in Hilo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hilo had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Hilo
 Hilo, HIUnited States, HI
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,564  Unlock
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.4  Unlock
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.0%  Unlock
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.1%  Unlock
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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