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 1,538 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
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 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
O'bryant School Of Math & Science's student population of 1,538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1893
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
O'bryant School Of Math & Science ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)73%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
37%
25%
Black
31%
10%
White
12%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)98%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'bryant School Of Math & Science's ranking?
O'bryant School Of Math & Science is ranked #36 out of 1,631 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 90%.
How many students attend O'bryant School Of Math & Science?
1,538 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, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 12% 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 16:1, 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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