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Truckee, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Clarita spends 21.7% less per student than Truckee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.2% higher in Santa Clarita than in Truckee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Clarita had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Truckee
 Truckee, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,261  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Truckee    3 Reviews

I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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