Cambridge Rindge and Latin vs Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Cambridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,072 students
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Cambridge · Charter other · Grades PK–12
890 students
| Measure | Cambridge Rindge and Latin Cambridge, Massachusetts | Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Cambridge, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #125 of 300 | – |
| National rank | #2353 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 2,072 | 890 |
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.6).
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin is the larger school with 2,072 students compared with 890.
- •Cambridge Rindge and Latin is a public school while Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cambridge Rindge and Latin better than Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cambridge Rindge and Latin and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin: 2,072. Prospect Hill Academy Charter School: 890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Rindge and Latin and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Cambridge Rindge and Latin is 125th of 300 and Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is unranked among high schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).