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Wichita, KS vs Catalina, AZ

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Highlights
- Catalina spends 23.3% less per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.9% higher in Catalina than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Catalina had 2.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita
 Wichita, KSCatalina, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,756$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,785$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.82  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14474573
 Students per Counselor383  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%1.5%
Reviews for Wichita    58 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

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I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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