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Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

#32 in Best Public High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 305 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A+
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    Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is a top rated, public school located in Cambridge, MA. It has 1,965 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. According to state test scores, 81% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading.
    crls.cpsd.us
    (617) 349-6630
    459 Broadway
    Cambridge, MA 02138
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    Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    88%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    81%
    Average Graduation Rate
    92%
    Average SAT
    1200
    468 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    71 responses
    AP Enrollment
    31%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $96,020
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $2,058
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $746,908
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.22 responses
    Poll
    91%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.22 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 46 responses
    Report
    • School assemblies, talent show, and spirit week.
      43%
    • Sports games
      26%
    • Dances
      13%
    • Fall musical theater production
      11%
    • going home
      2%
    • Pep rallies
      2%
    • Spirit Week
      2%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,965
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    30%
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.33 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.33 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.33 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    10:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $75,591
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.1%
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.42 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.42 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.42 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $32,544/ year
    National
    $12,239
    88%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses
    63%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses
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    For a large public school, Cambridge Rindge and Latin is excellent. There are not many areas in which the school is lacking, except maybe the honors classes system. The absolute BEST part of the school is the lunch: gourmet, wide variety of options, huge portions and reasonable prices, it doesn't get much better than that! Overall I would give CRLS a 95/100.
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    College Readiness and Administration should be a lot better. My first year (CRLS) was good, but my years there were boring and it felt dragging. My senior year wasn’t best because of the college readiness, it was 2x more of the pressure then my past years. Wasn’t a year to remember due to struggles and extra work load. I only got accepted to one school, although I couldn’t afford it, so I was forced to take a gap year. However, the facilities are nice because they recently made it new & renovated. The atmosphere can get toxic but that’s every high school. Safety is a little concerning sometimes. School culture is poor, doesn’t feel like an upbeat school even if we try to.
    Cambridge is very fortune to support many school programs specifically in the arts department and academics. However, you must be invested in finding the right activates for you because these opportunities aren't widely known. Although having a highly diverse population of students that tend to typically respect and support each other, the school staff lacks to acknowledge the causal racism within their colleagues.