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San Bernardino, CA vs West Covina, CA

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- West Covina spends 18.8% more per student than San Bernardino.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 3.9% lower in West Covina than in San Bernardino. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Covina had 21.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Bernardino
 San Bernardino, CAWest Covina, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.16.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for San Bernardino    19 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave  More

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This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to  More

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Over 8 years ago

While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most  More

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Reviews for West Covina    3 Reviews

Great city with a strong local government including local police and fire departments. A couple of shopping malls, which are constantly under improvement to bring in  More

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West Covina is in a great location, it is not too far from the beach, mountains, Disneyland, and much more! The weather is constantly beautiful! Warm, breezy days in  More

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Over 19 years ago

i live in south hills.. it is a very nice community.. however i am not a fan of southern california at  More

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