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Public high school · Cambridge · Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Cambridge Rindge and Latin rates 8.1, right at the middle of Cambridge's high schools, whose rated median is 8.1.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.1this school

8.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Cambridge median is 8.1.

#288 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Cambridge: 1 high schools rated, median 8.1

The brief

A high school in Cambridge, MA where students score 61 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 288 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 13 of 17 in Cambridge.

Cambridge Rindge and Latin is listed in Cambridge, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math63%18 points above the Massachusetts average of 45%Grade 10 · 451 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading58%11 points above the Massachusetts average of 47%Grade 10 · 459 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has held near 61% across the 8-year record (2019–2026).2026 MCAS; 47 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.1
25% of the rating
Academics
8.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Cambridge Rindge and Latin and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Boston school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
95
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
82
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
99
Biker's Paradise
City reported crime
3,037/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Cambridge. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Cambridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
29.4% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Cambridge Rindge and Latinthis school
    8.1
  2. Somerville High1.2 mi
    6.7Compare →
  3. Community Charter School of Cambridge1.4 mi · charter
    6.5Compare →
  4. Prospect Hill Academy Charter School0.7 mi · charter
    6.5Compare →
  5. Boston Arts Academy2.1 mi
    5.8Compare →
  6. Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing2.0 mi
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  7. Match Charter Public School1.6 mi · charter
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  8. Full Circle High School1.2 mi
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  9. Curtis-Tufts2.0 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Cambridge Rindge and Latin among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Cambridge Rindge and Latin

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) has reported several recent student achievements and events. In March, students participated in Early College Day at the Massachusetts State House alongside other area high school students and local elected officials 1. The school also held its 4th Annual Youth Education/Equity Summit, co-planned by students and staff from the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging and the History and Social Studies department 1. Academically and artistically, 45 students earned a total of 108 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards 1. Additionally, student artists Ezra Lee, Temelko Dymek, Natalia Naef, and Dev Parmeshwar were recognized in the Boston Student Photography Showcase 1. In athletics and performance, the CRLS Big Band won Silver at the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Educators Festival and Competition 1. Two cross country athletes received Boston Globe All-Scholastic recognition 1. Sophomore Natalya Cafasso represented Team USA at World Championships in Rio de Janeiro 1. Students are also set to appear on Season 17 of the GBH High School Quiz Show 1.
Sources (1)
  1. crls.cpsd.us
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #288 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 8.1 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, 2009-2026) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,979
Student-teacher ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
218
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Middlesex County
Phone
(617) 349-6630
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#13 of 17
Schools in district
17
District spending per student
$40,666
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02138)
38,077
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
28.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.