Top 3 Best Cambridge Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,251 students in Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cambridge, MA are Cambridge Rindge And Latin, Community Charter School Of Cambridge and Prospect Hill Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cambridge, MA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Cambridge have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public high schools.
Cambridge, MA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Massachusetts average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cambridge Rindge And Latin, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high school average of 45% (majority Hispanic).

Best Cambridge, MA Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Rindge And Latin
Math: 61% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
459 Broadway Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,867 students
Rank: #22.
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
245 Bent Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 354-0047
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Hill Charter School
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 284-7800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,096 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6540
Grades: PK-9
| 371 students
359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6875
Grades: PK-9
| 375 students
50 Essex Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6530
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cambridge, MA include Cambridge Rindge And Latin, Community Charter School Of Cambridge and Prospect Hill Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Cambridge, MA?
3 public high schools are located in Cambridge, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Cambridge, MA?
Cambridge, MA public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Massachusetts public high schools average of 45% (majority Hispanic).

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