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Cambridge Rindge & Latin School

#32 in Best Public High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 284 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 1,954 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 81% of students are at least proficient in math and 88% in reading.
    About Cambridge Rindge & Latin School...
    School District
    Cambridge Public Schools
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    Address
    459 Broadway Ave
    Cambridge, MA 02138
    Telephone
    (617) 349-6632
    Website
    crls.cpsd.us
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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
    418 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    59 responses
    AP Enrollment
    31%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      C-
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Median Household Income
    $72,353
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,730
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $528,972
    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
    90%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.21 responses
    Poll
    95%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.21 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 45 responses
    Report
    • School assemblies, talent show, and spirit week.
      44%
    • Sports games
      27%
    • Dances
      13%
    • Fall musical theater production
      11%
    • 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
    1,954
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    27%
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.32 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.32 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.32 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    11:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $75,591
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.1%
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.41 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.41 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.41 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.42 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.42 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.42 responses
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    Cambridge Rindge & Latin School Reviews

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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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    CRLS has a lot of great resources, the facilities are amazing, and there is a wide variety of clubs and classes to choose from. However, the school also has a lot of deep-rooted issues. A lot of the teachers are very mediocre and it's difficult to make change within the school. My main reason for this low rating isn't the school itself, but the students. I've experienced a lot of weird social dynamics here; students are quick to turn on their friends, immature, and are quite 'fake.' After the renovation, many students have flocked to CRLS from private schools which gives the school a rich Ivy-league obsessed feel that creates intense stress & competition and there's a lot of problematic racial and socio-economic division at CRLS.
    This school offers all students the opportunity to recieve an education that works at their own pace and allows for them to challenge themselves. It is very diverse with people from all over the world, which allows for us to try our best to respect eachothers differences and beliefs. This school assist students with resources to learn how create a resume and find jobs. CRLSalso creates resources for lower income families to recieve the educational resources and the financial assistance needed for their child to be successful during their high school experience. CRLS does not have a study hall which means students may rush to get homework done during classes. At times CRLS will pretend that racism does not exist and will shut down students who speak up about it.CRLS teacher faculty is primarily white and there are only 20% student teachers. The school only practices lock downs two times in one year and students never see actually prepared or take it seriously.