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Oakland, CA vs Point Arena, CA

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Highlights
- Point Arena spends 9.8% less per student than Oakland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.9% lower in Point Arena than in Oakland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Point Arena had 5.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Oakland
 Oakland, CAPoint Arena, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,048$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,323  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,002$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock640904573
 Students per Counselor603  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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Reviews for Point Arena    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Has to be the most miserable place on earth to live. It's either windy or foggy all year. Nothing ever drys. The dry grass is mildew gray instead of a pretty golden.   More

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