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
15:1

Average SAT Score
1190

Average ACT Score
24

Math Proficiency
68%

Reading Proficiency
62%

Average GPA
3.36

Graduation Rate
98%

A-

Academics

Teachers

A-

College Prep

C+

Administration

B-

Resources/Facilities

C+

Clubs and Activities

B+

Sports

Food

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.36	Reading Proficiency 62%
Math Proficiency 68%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 99	Full Time Teachers 99
Teachers in First or Second Year 3%

College Prep

Average SAT 1190 Math 610 Verbal 580	Average ACT 24 Math 26 English 24 Reading 23 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

Test Scores

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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 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

3.0 Senior

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.

5.0 Alum

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.

4.0 Alum

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

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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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$415K - $2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$779,340

Median Lot Size

871 Sq Ft

% Renters

90%

Average Household Income

$58,159

% of College Grads

32.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,381 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

65.6%

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1 Bath
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Unit 2

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Boston Latin School

7th to 12th
Public

A+

Dearborn STEM Academy

6th to 12th
Public

Madison Park High School

9th to 12th
Public

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

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Massachusetts Suffolk County 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 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 $779,340. 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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