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Paradise Valley, AZ vs Poway, CA

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- Poway spends 54.8% more per student than Paradise Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.2% higher in Poway than in Paradise Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 7.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Paradise Valley
 Paradise Valley, AZPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,653  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor718  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.71.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree16.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Paradise Valley    1 Reviews

In addition to some of the best climate, other than months of mid June through mid October, we have many hiking, tennis, and golf opportunities. Sky Harbor airport is  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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