Excellent
#237 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 13% in state
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
High School · Cambridge · Cambridge, MA
A high school in Cambridge, MA where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
459 Broadway Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Math 58% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cambridge Rindge and Latin score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cambridge Rindge and Latin sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,093/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cambridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,040
Median home value
$1,088,700
Median rent
$2,799/mo
College educated
85.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 917 | Compare → |
| Buckingham Browne & Nichols SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,407 | Compare → |
| Full Circle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Somerville HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cambridge
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 of 17
- District spending per student
- $40,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cambridge Rindge and Latin is listed in Cambridge; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Cambridge Rindge and Latin is a public high school in Cambridge, MA, part of Cambridge, serving approximately 1,979 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cambridge Rindge and Latin
What grades does Cambridge Rindge and Latin serve?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin has an enrollment of approximately 1,979 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Rindge and Latin is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cambridge Rindge and Latin rank in MA?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin ranks #237 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Cambridge Rindge and Latin's MySchoolScout rating?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cambridge Rindge and Latin has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cambridge Rindge and Latin a charter school?
No, Cambridge Rindge and Latin is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cambridge Rindge and Latin a Title I school?
No, Cambridge Rindge and Latin is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,979
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 218
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (617) 349-6630
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 02138)
- 38,077
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02138; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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