John D. O’Bryant School

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
A
Niche Grade

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%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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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
96
Full Time Teachers
96
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
610
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
26
English
24
Reading
22
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
21
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

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
7
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
8%
Science
3%
State Average
8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
393:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
37%
Black
29.2%
Asian
17.3%
White
12.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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

Niche Reviews
3.7 388 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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3.5 4 Reviews
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...
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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...
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5.0 other
8/22/2013
Great school it is awesome I love it it is just great Obryan't all day
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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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John D. O’Bryant School

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 $774,039. 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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