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Salinas, CA vs Glendale, CA

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- Glendale spends 13.4% more per student than Salinas.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% higher in Glendale than in Salinas. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Glendale had 41.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salinas
 Salinas, CAGlendale, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,156  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor526  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Salinas    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Sacred Heart School is a fine Catholic school in the heart of Salinas, Ca. Victoria Torcolini was principal of this PK-8 school from 2006-2009. Under her leadership, SHS  More

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Over 13 years ago

I Was born and raise in salinas. In 2006 my family moved to the central valley. I moved back to salinas in 2011. I moved back Because I got a better job in Carmel. I  More

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Salinas, California has some of the best weather in Central California. I love looking out at the mountain ranges that line the Salinas River Valley. It's a shame that  More

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Reviews for Glendale    15 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 12 years. I agree with what others have written about the weather, location, cost of living, and charm. I also agree that crime has grown, and the  More

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Over 11 years ago

Incorporated in 1906, Glendale California is a "Little" big city. 200,000 people in a 30 sq. mile area. Situated between the San Gabriel & San Fernando Valleys, so the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Glendale is a wonderful place to live in. It's green, clean, safe, and it's very pretty.According to statistics, Glendale was in the list of 10 safest cities with  More

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