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Wichita, KS vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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Highlights
- Highlands Ranch spends 9.4% less per student than Wichita.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 49.1% higher in Highlands Ranch than in Wichita. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Highlands Ranch had 12.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Wichita

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 Wichita, KSHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,018$12,699$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,748$10,748$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,818$6,132$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.8217.6216.23
 Students per Librarian5509144573
 Students per Counselor383279530
 Grade School Educ.4.7%0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.2%0.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.88.2%98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.4%17.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.1%7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.5%64.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.4%19.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%3.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.1%1.9%1.5%

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Reviews for Wichita    59 Reviews

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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My comparison is to living in AZ, CO, NE & WY. Wichita is a nice city with a lot to do. It has history, art, live music, breweries, plenty of biking and walking trails.  More

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Over 4 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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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 10 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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ZIPS IN WICHITA, KANSAS
67212, 67217, 67203, 67207, 67216, 67213, 67218, 67204, 67211, 67226, 23 total
ZIPS IN HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLORADO
80126 80129 80130

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