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100
What is the population of San Antonio? A. 200,000 B. 900,000 C. 1,000,000
1,373,668 in 2009 - In 2005, San Antonio became the 7th most populated city in the United States. Additionally, San Antonio is the third fastest growing city in the country, increasing its population by more than 70,000 since 2000.
100
What percentage of SAISD students are eligible for free or reduced lunches? A. 17% B. 56% C. 73% D. 93%
93% of students in SAISD are eligible for free/reduced lunch...(In Alamo Heights it is 17%).
100
An AmeriCorps program that works in schools to help students stay on track to graduate while hosting service projects.
City Year.
100
How many hospitals/health centers are there in San Antonio? A. 5 B. 12 C. 54 D. 76
12
100
How many generations should we think about when making decisions that are going to affect others? A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 8
Seven.
200
How many NBA championships have the Spurs won?
4.
200
According to 2008-2009 data, what percentage of SAISD students are "at risk" of dropping out of high school? A. 34% B. 57% C. 67% D. 81%
67%
200
Community organizations that serve a purpose with all profits going towards their cause.
Nonprofit organizations.
200
The teen pregnancy rate in San Antonio is currently_______ highest in the country? A. 3rd B. 7th C. 12th D. 1st
3rd
200
According to the San Antonio Police Department’s Uniform Crime Reports, crime has decreased when comparing statistics from 2006 and 2007. ...True or False?
False.
300
According to Forbes Traveler (2008), this San Antonio site is the 14th most visited attraction in the United States.
The Riverwalk.
300
What is the cost of one year at Keystone Academy? A. $5,000 B. $10,000 C. $15,000 D. $20,000
$15,970 a year for High Schoolers. (This number is higher than the San Antonio poverty level for a family of 1).
300
An american volunteer program that sends its members overseas to focus on issues abroad.
Peace Corps.
300
It is estimated that _______percent of people in San Antonio have no form of health insurance. A. 54% B. 31% C. 12% D. 8%
12% is most likely an underestimate. Those at highest risk for having no health insurance or health insurance that does not cover everyone in the household are Hispanics and female headed households (30% of each in San Antonio).
300
From 2009 to 2010, the violent crime rate in San Antonio has generally decreased… …True or False?
False. It increased.
400
What is the cost of living index in San Antonio? (hint: National Average is 100)? A. 75 B. 83 C. 94 D. 107
94. Cost of living index is the cost of maintaining a certain standard of living and it includes living expenses of an average person, such as grocery items, housing, utilities, transportation, misc. goods and services. To compare San Antonio to other City Year sites, cost of living index in New York City is 212.1, Los Angeles 153.1, and Washington, DC 137.8
400
Including preschools and private schools, how many schools exist in San Antonio? A. 796 B. 1,563 C. 2,303 D. 3,119
2,303
400
Making a change in your community by attacking the roots of the problem.
Systemic change.
400
San Antonio is ranked number ____ on the list of most obese cities in the nation. A. 1 B. 3 C. 9 D. 15
3. Recent studies have found a link between poverty rates, frequency of fast food consumption and obesity. 31.1 percent of the population is considered obese. San Antonio tops the list for most fast food consumption, with the average person eating fast food 20 days per month.
400
When examining cities with a population of 500,000 people or more (27 total cities), San Antonio was ranked as one of the most dangerous cities... ...true or false?
False.
500
How many school districts are there in San Antonio area (Bexar County)? A. 11 B. 15 C. 19 D. 25
19. Alamo Heights, Boerne, Comal, East Central, Edgewood, Fort Sam Houston, Harlandale, Judson, Lackland, Medina Valley, North East, Northside, Randolph Field, San Antonio, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City, Somerset, Southside, South San Antonio, and Southwest Independent School Districts
500
A zulu proverb that means "I am because you are".
Ubuntu
500
A U.S. federal government program that was created under President Bill Clinton by the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993. The work done by these groups ranges from public education to environmental clean-up.
Americorps
500
Of youth in drug treatment facilities in Bexar County, the average age of first drug use is _______years old. A. 12 B. 15.5 C. 16.2 D. 13.3
13.3. The group at highest risk for going into a drug treatment was Hispanic males, followed by Caucasian males.
500
How many narcotic arrests were reported in San Antonio in 2008? A. 5,383 B. 6,221 C. 1,967 D. 991
5,383.
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