The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, formerly known as Boston Technical High School is a college preparatory public exam school along with Boston Latin School and Boston Latin Academy.
Serving 1,509 students in grades 7-12, O'bryant School Of Math & Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'Bryant School Math/Science's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Roxbury Crossing, MA, covering approximately 49.8 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 4.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching 7.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'bryant School Of Math & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
O'bryant School Of Math & Science's student population of 1,509 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1893
School Rankings
O'bryant School Of Math & Science ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'bryant School Of Math & Science is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'bryant School Of Math & Science's ranking?
O'bryant School Of Math & Science is ranked #75 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are O'bryant School Of Math & Science often compared to?
O'bryant School Of Math & Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Boston Latin Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of O'bryant School Of Math & Science?
The graduation rate of O'bryant School Of Math & Science is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend O'bryant School Of Math & Science?
1,509 students attend O'bryant School Of Math & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of O'bryant School Of Math & Science students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'bryant School Of Math & Science?
O'bryant School Of Math & Science has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does O'bryant School Of Math & Science offer ?
O'bryant School Of Math & Science offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is O'bryant School Of Math & Science part of?
O'bryant School Of Math & Science is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is O'bryant School Of Math & Science located?
O'bryant School Of Math & Science is located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Roxbury Crossing, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Roxbury.
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