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Public high school · Boston · Roxbury, Massachusetts

O'bryant School of Math & Science

O'bryant School of Math & Science rates 6.5, above the middle of Boston's high schools, whose rated median is 4.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.5this school

6.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Boston median is 4.5.

#816 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Boston: 28 high schools rated, median 4.5

The brief

A Boston high school where students score 60 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 816 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 44 of 109 in Boston.

O'bryant School of Math & Science is listed in Boston, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math66%24 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 7–8 and 10 · 585 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading54%11 points above the Massachusetts average of 43%Grades 7–8 and 10 · 585 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2023, to 60% in 2026, across a 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 MCAS; 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.7
25% of the rating
Academics
8.7
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02120; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
O'bryant School of Math & Science and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$61,472
Median home value
$941,200
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
83
Very Walkable
Transit Score
93
Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
85
Very Bikeable
County reported crime
2,352/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
41.9% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
20 sports
10 boys' · 10 girls' · 20 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than O'bryant School of Math & Science.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does O'bryant School of Math & Science serve?

O'bryant School of Math & Science serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend O'bryant School of Math & Science?

O'bryant School of Math & Science has an enrollment of approximately 1,538 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at O'bryant School of Math & Science?

The student-teacher ratio at O'bryant School of Math & Science is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does O'bryant School of Math & Science rank in MA?

O'bryant School of Math & Science ranks #816 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is O'bryant School of Math & Science's MySchoolScout rating?

O'bryant School of Math & Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at O'bryant School of Math & Science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, O'bryant School of Math & Science has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is O'bryant School of Math & Science a charter school?

No, O'bryant School of Math & Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is O'bryant School of Math & Science a Title I school?

No, O'bryant School of Math & Science is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
1,538
Student-teacher ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
96
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Suffolk County
4-year graduation
98.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#44 of 109
Schools in district
109
District spending per student
$37,200
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02120)
15,248
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
24.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.