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School Comparison

Cambridge Rindge and Latin
vs.
Newton South High

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Cambridge Rindge and Latin
Newton South High
  • Cambridge Rindge and Latin reported a higher chronically absent students than Newton South High (617 vs. 228).
  • Newton South High reported a higher sat/act participation than Cambridge Rindge and Latin (614 vs. 349).
  • Newton South High reported a higher students per counselor than Cambridge Rindge and Latin (367.4:1 vs. 129.2:1).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Cambridge Rindge and Latin reported a higher chronically absent students than Newton South High (617 vs. 228).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Newton South High reported a higher sat/act participation than Cambridge Rindge and Latin (614 vs. 349).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Cambridge Rindge and Latin reported a higher violent incidents than Newton South High (45 vs. 18).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Newton South High reported a higher students per counselor than Cambridge Rindge and Latin (367.4:1 vs. 129.2:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

29 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Cambridge Rindge and Latin

2 metrics were reported by Cambridge Rindge and Latin. Comparable data for Newton South High is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
93%
Dual enrollment
69

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
$39,948.71
Newton South High
$26,981.15
Local revenue share
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
78.2%
Newton South High
76.6%
State revenue share
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
17.5%
Newton South High
20.2%
Federal revenue share
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
4.3%
Newton South High
3.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
24.5%
Newton South High
13.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Middlesex County
$126,779
Middlesex County
$126,779
Poverty rate
Middlesex County
7.5%
Middlesex County
7.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Middlesex County
59%
Middlesex County
59%
Unemployment rate
Middlesex County
3.6%
Middlesex County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.