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North Chicago, IL vs Glen Head, NY

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- Glen Head spends 28.2% more per student than North Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.1% lower in Glen Head than in North Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Glen Head had 16.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to North Chicago
 North Chicago, ILGlen Head, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$31,321$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,368$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9794573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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Reviews for Glen Head    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Glen Head is a great town. School district is highly rated in nassau county. Taxes are lowest in nassau county. All 1 or 2 family homes and no large malls in  More

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