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West Allis, WI vs Waukegan, IL

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- Waukegan spends 47.4% more per student than West Allis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.2% lower in Waukegan than in West Allis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Waukegan had 17.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to West Allis
 West Allis, WIWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,645  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor527  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock13.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock76.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for West Allis    6 Reviews

coal trains coming from other states other than wisconsin, continuasly blowing their train whistle in front of elderly housing projects and residential areas when  More

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What would us black people have to look forward to in West allis. To poor for for  More

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poor factory jobs or McDonald's is all you'll find here. The companies change between shifts and part timers and nothing ever happens good. Men are in women's jobs and  More

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Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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