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John D. O’Bryant School
Public Middle, High School
|
Grade 7-12
55 Malcolm X Blvd,
Roxbury, MA
Boston Public Schools
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-
A
A-
C+
B-
C+
B+
C
Source: Niche
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
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
17%
State Average
8%
Science
3%
State Average
8%
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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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List Price Range
$410K - $2M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$770,943
Median Lot Size
871 Sq Ft
% Renters
90%
Average Household Income
$58,159
% of College Grads
32.4%
Median Age
31
Average House Size
1,369 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.5%
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Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 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
Gertrude Howes Playground
Clarence "Jeep" Jones Park
Alvah Kittredge Park
Bynoe Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Clifford Playground
David Ramsay Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Uphams Corner-Jones Hill
A Dorchester community with lively restaurants and bars
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 $770,943. 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.