John D. O’Bryant School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12

55 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury, MA

Lower Roxbury Neighborhood

Boston Public Schools

3.7

3.5

1,548 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Tanya Freeman-wisdom

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Average SAT Score
1190

Average ACT Score
24

Math Proficiency
80%

Reading Proficiency
79%

Average GPA
3.34

Graduation Rate
98%

Annual Tuition
$0

A-

Academics

Teachers

A-

College Prep

C+

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.34

Reading Proficiency

79%

Math Proficiency

80%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

College Prep

Average SAT

1190

Math

610

Verbal

580

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

49.9%

AP Math Enrollment

Very High

AP Science Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Very High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

393:1

Student Diversity

Female

52.3%

Male

47.6%

Hispanic

35.1%

Black

31.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

19.1%

White

11.9%

Two or more races

2.3%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best Magnet HS in Massachusetts

#7 Most Diverse Public HS in Massachusetts

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Boston University 537 Students

University of Massachusetts Boston 535 Students

Northeastern University 440 Students

University of Massachusetts Amherst 433 Students

Boston College 305 Students

Suffolk University 268 Students

University of Massachusetts Lowell 267 Students

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 222 Students

Tufts University 215 Students

Simmons University 157 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 168 Students

Psychology 153 Students

Biology 147 Students

Nursing 118 Students

Computer Science 93 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students

Finance 61 Students

Marketing 46 Students

Political Science and Government 45 Students

Mechanical Engineering 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Sophomore

4/12/2025

It not bad but I wish it had more to it like books and different type's of studies. I wished we learned valueble information that we will need in life like money use and taxes and debt, stuff like that, but the school dosen't offer those services.

2.0 Senior

11/7/2024

The best part about OB are the options to take AP. The AP teachers are usually more passionate about what they teach. The worst part has been the administration. They are much ruder to students than teachers and seem to have a power complex.

4.0 Alum

8/17/2024

My experience was about normal. The best parts I would say is community, I felt comfortable as myself in this school. For any changes I'd like to see, would have to be some curriculums for certain classes/subjects I feel were unorganized and less engaging.

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1.0 other

3/26/2021

One of the worst schools in my honest opinion. The school does not care for students well being or mental health and overwhelms students with homework and excessive tests and consequences for academic difficulties. The school only cares about beating school competition. The school brushes bullying a...

3.0 student

8/30/2018

I'm currently a student at the O'Bryant and my first year was horrible, because I didn't really understand the system. Later in the school year, it got a little better and I met some really nice friends. The teachers, however, sometimes overwhelm students with a lot of work and the next day some tea...

5.0 other

8/22/2013

Great school it is awesome I love it it is just great Obryan't all day

5.0 other

4/6/2013

Coming into the O'Bryant as a transfer student from Boston Latin School I did not know what to expect. One of the first things I noticed coming when I came to OB is that the teachers where really supportive. Back at BLS I can remember having to rely on myself to pass the classes (Thankfully I eased...

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List Price Range

$497K - $1.9M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$787,675

Median Lot Size

871 Sq Ft

% Renters

90%

Average Household Income

$58,159

% of College Grads

32.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,362 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

62.1%

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Massachusetts Suffolk County Roxbury 02120 Lower Roxbury

John D. O’Bryant School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Roxbury, MA and is served by the Boston Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,548 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. John D. O’Bryant School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $787,675. Discover additional schools in the area, like Boston Latin School, Dearborn STEM Academy, Madison Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Roxbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John D. O’Bryant School.

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