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Mount Shasta, CA vs Big Bear City, CA

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- Big Bear City spends 1.3% less per student than Mount Shasta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.6% higher in Big Bear City than in Mount Shasta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Big Bear City had 4.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mount Shasta
 Mount Shasta, CABig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,777  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor600  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.36.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Mount Shasta    2 Reviews
Carolyn · Mount Shasta, CA
Unwelcoming locals.
Over 2 years ago

I have lived here for 4 years. Though I love the beauty of the mountain and the surrounding wilderness, I find Mount Shasta very difficult to live in. Food is about 20%  More

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Melissa · Mount Shasta, CA
Beautiful place to live, visit, and have a family.
Over 10 years ago

I have lived in Siskiyou County for 24 years and Mount Shasta is by far the most enjoyable place I have lived thus far. It is a very tolerant community and culturally  More

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Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews
andy · Big Bear City, CA
small mountain top town
Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Koda · Big Bear City, CA
Best Place To Live with a Family
Over 17 years ago

Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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pam · Big Bear City, CA
beautiful big bear
Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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