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<br />Educational Attainment <br /> <br />One of the most distinctive characteristics of Pleasanton's adult residents is the high level of <br />educational attainment. Over 56 percent of Pleasanton residents hold at least an associate <br />degree or higher, compared to just under 42 percent for the Bay Area. Almost 16 percent of <br />Pleasanton's residents have completed a graduate or professional degree. This feature of <br />Pleasanton's demographics is an important competitive advantage, because many <br />employers seek a highly skilled, educated labor force. <br /> <br />Another important aspect of education in Pleasanton is the high quality of its public schools. <br />The community is served by the Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD). which consists <br />of nine elementary schools, three middle schools and four high schools including an <br />alternative high school. Table 5 shows the Academic Performance Index for PUSD schools, <br />based on three standardized tests administered to students statewide. As shown, PUSD <br />schools score high; with every school receiving a rank of nine or ten (on a scale of one to <br />ten). The strong performance and high ranking of PUSD schools is a significant attraction for <br />both residents and, from an economic development viewpoint, employers concerned about <br />attracting a skilled labor force and therefore interested in local school quality. <br /> <br />Pleasanton Economic Development Background Report <br />FINAL - January 2006 <br /> <br />9 <br />