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John D. O’Bryant School
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 7-12
55 Malcolm X Blvd,
Roxbury, MA
Boston Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Tanya Freeman-wisdom
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
98%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A-
C+
B-
C+
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.36
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Reading Proficiency
62%
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Math Proficiency
68%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
99
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Full Time Teachers
99
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Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1190
Math
610
Verbal
580
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Average ACT
24
Math
26
English
24
Reading
23
Science
24
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Number of AP Courses
21
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AP Pass Rate
49.9%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
17%
State Average
8%
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Science
3%
State Average
8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
393:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.1%
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Female
46.9%
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Hispanic
37%
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Black
29.2%
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Asian
17.3%
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White
12.6%
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Two or more races
3.5%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#3
Best Magnet HS in Massachusetts
#7
Most Diverse Public HS in Massachusetts
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
563 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston
548 Students
Northeastern University
470 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst
440 Students
Boston College
318 Students
Suffolk University
291 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell
275 Students
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
223 Students
Tufts University
222 Students
Simmons University
154 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
172 Students
Psychology
157 Students
Biology
146 Students
Nursing
121 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
92 Students
Computer Science
88 Students
Finance
72 Students
Marketing
49 Students
Mechanical Engineering
49 Students
Political Science and Government
46 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/17/2026
Good for education but doesn't provide learning opportunities for real life skills as well as very limited work, scholarship, and college-readiness opportunities.
1/27/2026
I had great high school experience at OB. I met some great teachers who are still willing to assist me on my journey beyond high school. When I was there, there were many clubs who host well-organized events and a wide variety of AP classes. Wouldn't trade it for anything.
7/7/2025
As a former alum of the Obryant I can say that it's a great high school compared to the other options in the city of Boston
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
8/22/2013
Great school it is awesome I love it it is just great Obryan't all day
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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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$440K - $2M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$778,566
Median Lot Size
871 Sq Ft
% Renters
90%
Average Household Income
$58,159
% of College Grads
32.4%
Median Age
31
Average House Size
1,381 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
65.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Southwest Corridor Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Multi-Purpose Field
Carter Playground
Malcolm X Park
Franklin Park
- Golf
- Trails
- Playground
Gertrude Howes Playground
Clarence "Jeep" Jones Park
Alvah Kittredge Park
Bynoe Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Clifford Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Upham's Corner-Jones Hill
A Dorchester community with a growing arts scene a few miles from Downtown Boston
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 15:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% 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 3.36, 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 $778,566. 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.