Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of a district that spends more per student than almost any in Massachusetts and serves a strikingly mixed student body. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
District Overview
| District | Cambridge Public Schools |
| Grades | Pre-K to 12 |
| Enrollment (2025-26) | 6,960 |
| High school | Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (9 to 12) |
Student Population (2025-26)
Cambridge’s students come from across the economic and linguistic map. About a third speak a first language other than English, and more than half are classified by the state as “high needs.”
| First language not English | 36.8% |
| English learners | 10.2% |
| Students with disabilities | 22.5% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 35.0% |
| High needs | 51.5% |
Student Race & Ethnicity (2025-26)
| White | 36.2% |
| Black or African American | 22.5% |
| Asian | 14.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Two or more races | 11.7% |
Academic Performance & Context
MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data for Cambridge Public Schools are published and updated every year by DESE. Because they change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE, Cambridge Public Schools Student Profile (code 00490000). Accessed 2026.