- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Federal NCES profile for Cambridge Rindge and Latin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250327000436
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cambridge Rindge and Latin earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #14 of 20
- public schools in Cambridge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 2,072
- students enrolled
Cambridge Rindge and Latin has class sizes smaller than 83% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Rindge and Latin ranks #14 of 20 public schools in Cambridge, MA.
School address
District: Cambridge · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250327000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+112 students YoY
Cambridge Rindge and Latin grew from 1,867 students in 2022-23 to 1,979 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 214.7 → 218.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+112 students YoY 250327000436 · Cambridge, MA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,072 enr · 9.7:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Amigos School (413 students)
Cambridge Rindge and Latin grew from 1,867 students in 2022-23 to 1,979 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 214.7 → 218.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Cambridge Rindge and Latin in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
2,072 students
- Amigos School 413
Amigos School
413 students
- King Open 391
King Open
391 students
- Graham and Par 367
Graham and Parks
367 students
- Maria L. Baldw 360
Maria L. Baldwin
360 students
- Martin Luther 340
Martin Luther King Jr.
340 students
What this shows Cambridge Rindge and Latin reports 2,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cambridge Rindge and Latin compares
Cambridge Rindge and Latin is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,072 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,072
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$39,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors14.4 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Asian 13.1%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Cambridge Rindge and Latin is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Cambridge reports $39,949 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cambridge Rindge and Latin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Open | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham and Parks | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maria L. Baldwin | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cambridge Rindge and Latin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,072 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cambridge Rindge and Latin
How many students attend Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin has 2,072 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cambridge, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,867 (2022-23) → 1,979 (2023-24), up 112.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
The student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Rindge and Latin is 9.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
The largest demographic group at Cambridge Rindge and Latin is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Cambridge, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cambridge Rindge and Latin?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cambridge Rindge and Latin rank among public schools in Cambridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cambridge Rindge and Latin ranks #14 of 20 public schools in Cambridge, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cambridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Cambridge?
Besides Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Cambridge also operates Amigos School (413 students), King Open (391 students), and Graham and Parks (367 students). See the Cambridge district page for the complete list.