At a glance
Reported students
2,072
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
223.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
307.5
Cambridge Rindge and Latin: 2,072 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,867
- Teachers (FTE)
- 217.59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Cambridge Rindge and Latin is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cambridge. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Cambridge. NCES reports 2,072 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (35.5%) and Black (26.4%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cambridge Rindge and Latin
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 223.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 14.45 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 14.45
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 7.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.5%
- Hispanic13.9%
- Black26.4%
- Asian13%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cambridge
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Amigos School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
413 reported students
King Open
Elementary · Grades PK–05
391 reported students
Graham and Parks
Elementary · Grades PK–05
367 reported students
Maria L. Baldwin
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Morse
Elementary · Grades PK–05
328 reported students
Public schools near Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville High High · Somerville | 09–12 | 1,394 | 1.2 mi |
| Full Circle High School High · Somerville | 09–12 | 67 | 1.2 mi |
| Community Charter School of Cambridge High · Charter · Community Charter School of Cambridge (District) | 06–12 | 251 | 1.4 mi |
| Curtis-Tufts High · Medford | 09–12 | 11 | 2 mi |
| Boston Arts Academy High · Boston | 09–12 | 500 | 2.1 mi |
| Snowden International High School High · Boston | 09–12 | 421 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Rindge and Latin
What grades does Cambridge Rindge and Latin serve?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cambridge.
How many students attend Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin reported 2,072 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,867 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 2,072 students and 223.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cambridge Rindge and Latin a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cambridge attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Cambridge Rindge and Latin in?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin is part of Cambridge, based in Cambridge, MA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Somerville High (1.2 mi), Full Circle High School (1.2 mi), Community Charter School of Cambridge (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.