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South Pasadena, CA vs Claremont, CA

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- Claremont spends 0.0% less per student than South Pasadena.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Claremont than in South Pasadena. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Claremont had 3.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to South Pasadena
 South Pasadena, CAClaremont, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor380  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree8.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.2%1.5%
Reviews for South Pasadena    6 Reviews

i grew up in south pas, i’m currently 20. this is not a good place for individual expression. the old white people will stare you down no matter what it is that you’re  More

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I lived in South Pasadena from 2000-2009 and I really took it for granted until I moved. I relocated from the Midwest and I initially lived in Culver City for about  More

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Over 16 years ago

Because of the historic nature of the neigborhoods in South Pas, it appears in many films, TV and commercials. Halloween was filmed here, as well as dozens of movies.  More

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Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews

Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  More

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