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Poway, CA vs Alhambra, CA

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- Alhambra spends 6.5% more per student than Poway.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.5% lower in Alhambra than in Poway. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Alhambra had 9.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Poway
 Poway, CAAlhambra, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock83.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews
Christine · Poway, CA
Poway, a great town
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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LeeW · Poway, CA
Trees Trees Trees
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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emmy · Poway, CA
Overpriced, soul-less, fake yoga mom kind of place
Over 7 years ago

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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Reviews for Alhambra    5 Reviews
Victor · Alhambra, CA
Yes
Over 5 years ago

Its  More

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mingxia · Alhambra, CA
good
Over 11 years ago

very  More

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Ken · Alhambra, CA
Average
Over 18 years ago

Alhambra is a middle class city with a growing center of town and redevelopment area. Lots of shade tree-lined streets and ample shopping places. Good place for  More

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