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Santa Rosa Valley, CA vs Arcata, CA

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- Arcata spends 10.2% more per student than Santa Rosa Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.4% lower in Arcata than in Santa Rosa Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Arcata had 4.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Santa Rosa Valley
 Santa Rosa Valley, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,703$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,066  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,929$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio24.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock70434573
 Students per Counselor454  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews
Sammy · Arcata, CA
Do not move here if you want to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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That · Eureka, CA
Cold, cloudy, wet, remote
Over 8 years ago

It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Genevieve · Arcata, CA
Humboldt's best town
Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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