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Jefferson Union High
Coverage of Jefferson Union High in the Nexus archive.
- California spends a lot on education, yet teachers can’t afford to live near their schools
California has the highest average teacher pay and ranks 16th in per-student spending, but 84% of teachers cannot afford to live near their schools due to high housing costs. Texas and Massachusetts, which spend less per student and pay lower teacher salaries, achieve better educational outcomes with smaller class sizes, highlighting how housing expenses limit California's education spending effectiveness.