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Portola, CA vs Big Bear City, CA

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- Big Bear City spends 24.2% less per student than Portola.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 32.6% higher in Big Bear City than in Portola. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Big Bear City had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Portola
 Portola, CABig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,391  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.15  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor596  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.35.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Portola    1 Reviews
Carol · Portola, CA
Green!
Over 2 years ago

Sssh.... sorry, we are closed :) Kidding, but it's a lovely place I stayed for about 5 years before moving to Idaho. Winters can be tough, very green.   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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