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Learn about SimCity 2000 School buildings: cost $250, increase EQ to 90, and serve 15,000 Sims.

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Learn about SimCity 2000 School buildings: cost $250, increase EQ to 90, and serve 15,000 Sims.

Schools are essential buildings in SimCity 2000 that increase the education level (EQ) of your Sims between the ages of 5 and 15. Each school can raise EQ to a maximum of 90.

You will need to construct a school for approximately every 15,000 Sims in your city. Each school building has a capacity for 1,500 students and requires 60 teachers to operate effectively.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Access the Education menu.
  2. 2
    Select the School building.
  3. 3
    Place a 3x3 lot for the school.
  4. 4
    Ensure you have sufficient funds to cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) the initial cost and ongoing maintenance.
Tips
  • Build schools strategically to serve your younger population effectively.
  • Monitor your budget to afford the $25 per year maintenance cost for each school.
  • Remember that each school costs $250 to build.

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