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Torrance, CA vs Los Gatos, CA

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Highlights
- Los Gatos spends 5.6% more per student than Torrance.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.2% lower in Los Gatos than in Torrance. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Gatos had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Torrance

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 Torrance, CALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,429$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,374$14,141$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,492$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.8621.5916.23
 Students per Librarian656565284573
 Students per Counselor380646530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.0%0.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.94.7%97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.9%12.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.5%5.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.3%73.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.9%26.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%4.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.9%5.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 9 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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Reviews for Los Gatos    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable  More

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Over 15 years ago

Progressive &  More

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Over 16 years ago

Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in  More

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ZIPS IN TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
90503 90501 90505 90504
ZIPS IN LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
95032 95030

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