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Ketchikan, AK vs West Yellowstone, MT

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- West Yellowstone spends 25.2% less per student than Ketchikan.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.8% higher in West Yellowstone than in Ketchikan. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Yellowstone had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKWest Yellowstone, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,164$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,603  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,018$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.59  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4004573
 Students per Counselor270  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.32.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews
Amy · Ketchikan, AK
Loves & Cheers for Ketchikan from Astoria native.
Over 7 years ago

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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Doolin · Greenwood, IN
Nine years since the last review.
Over 7 years ago

It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Wendy  · Ketchikan, AK
Good and not as good
Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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Reviews for West Yellowstone    1 Reviews
Diane · Cameron, MT
Living near West Yellowstone
Over 14 years ago

I have been reviewing crime stats for my area and I just don't understand how we can be rated as high as we are. I live 30miles from the west gate to Yellowstone  More

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