O'Bryant School of Math & Science

www.bostonpublicschools.org

1,509 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

The John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, located in Roxbury, Massachusetts, is a prestigious exam school within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) system. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, the institution is renowned for its rigorous academic curriculum, which maintains a heavy emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to challenge high-achieving students, preparing them for competitive collegiate programs and future careers in specialized technical fields.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the O’Bryant School fosters a diverse learning community that encourages intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. The school integrates laboratory research, advanced placement coursework, and various extracurricular opportunities to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing a demanding technical syllabus with a supportive environment, the O’Bryant School consistently ranks as one of the top academic institutions in the region, dedicated to cultivating the next generation of innovators and scholars.

1,509

Total Students

99.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for O'Bryant School of Math & Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	560
Black	452
Asian	256
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
560 (37.1%)
Black
452 (30.0%)
Asian
256 (17.0%)
White
189 (12.5%)
Two or More
45 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-9932
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 171

Grade 8 153

Grade 9 296

Grade 10 320

Grade 11 305

Grade 12 264

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for O'Bryant School of Math & Science
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	171
Grade 8	153
Grade 9	296
Grade 10	320
Grade 11	305
Grade 12	264

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for O'Bryant School of Math & Science
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	719	47.6%
Male	789	52.3%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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