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Pleasanton, CA vs San Francisco, CA

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- San Francisco spends 18.1% more per student than Pleasanton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.6% lower in San Francisco than in Pleasanton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Francisco had 8.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pleasanton
 Pleasanton, CASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,016$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,323  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,028$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12964573
 Students per Counselor603  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.66.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Pleasanton    18 Reviews
Todd · Pleasanton, CA
You Get What You Give
Over 1 years ago

I have been a resident of Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley (including the cities of Dublin, Livermore, and San Ramon) for nearly 30 years. Perception of life quality in  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Great!
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in the city for 5 years and love it. Make Sure to Check it  More

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Bobberson · Lincoln, NE
Poop
Over 6 years ago

LITERALLY STUPID the tacos are great  More

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Mark · San Diego, CA
believe the bad things you hear about this place
Over 4 years ago

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
A Balanced Review After 10 Years
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
Balanced Review from 10 Year Resident
Over 4 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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