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O'Bryant School of Math & Science

#4 in Best Magnet High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 7-12
  • Roxbury, MA
  • 334 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    O'Bryant School of Math & Science is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Roxbury, MA. It has 1,437 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading.
    Address
    55 Malcolm X Blvd
    Roxbury, MA 02120
    Telephone
    (617) 635-9932
    Website
    bostonpublicschools.org/school/obryant-school-math-science
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    O'Bryant School of Math & Science Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    82%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    87%
    Average Graduation Rate
    97%
    Average SAT
    1140
    316 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    14 responses
    AP Enrollment
    35%
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $30,694
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $922
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $296,378
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.36 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.36 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 109 responses
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    • Pep Rally
      30%
    • Asian Night: fashion show w/ student performances
      23%
    • Sport events
      14%
    • School Trips Abroad
      11%
    • Thanksgiving Football Game
      10%
    • CV Night
      3%
    • Spirit Week
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,437
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    45%
    85%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.41 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.41 responses
    78%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.41 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $94,540
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    8%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.48 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.48 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.48 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $25,850/ year
    National
    $12,239
    78%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.50 responses
    26%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.50 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.50 responses
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    O'Bryant School of Math & Science Reviews

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    First I really love the O'Bryant! Its an exam school and considered one of the top schools in the country (gold star rated by US News). The teachers really want to see the students succeed. Teachers like Ms. Lakshmi and Mr. Hines challenge students academically and teach classes on a college level. However, there are things that I wish the OB had like better technology (Tv's/laptops/science & lab equipment/ student computer labs), interactive blackboards, better text books, building facilities need major upgrades, fresher lunches with more choices, SAT/ACT prep classes like Testive, more diverse course like African American studies.
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    Overall I feel like my school was a great place to be even though like anything in life you cant please everyone and someone will complain about it. I think OB has a wide range of AP classes that are offered to high schoolers and even summer programs to get ahead such as the bridge to calculus. I feel like the O'bryant school prides themselves on being a college preparatory/ Testing school. I liked the fact that the school had lots of people from all over the place and majority of the people looked like me, I think OB has a lot of connections throughout Boston that helped me make it through my high school career and come out strong, there's someone to help you with any and everything you could need as long as you are willing to reach out and ask for it from counselors to extra help with school work, to at home life issues.
    I have been at the John D O'Bryant since the 7th grade, which is 6 years. Personally, I think students can easily make connections and relationships with the staff and their peers. I like the activities and the programs that are instilled to help up. Although, I think that some of the rules need to be changed. This stems from dress code to basic classroom rules. The administration should work on ensuring that all students are satisfied with their time at school. I think that is not stressed enough. I think that sometimes we aren't able to provide our feedback in a way that directly helps us.