- Enrollment
- 2,424
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roxbury, MA
O'bryant School of Math & Science
Federal NCES profile for O'bryant School of Math & Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250279000205
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'bryant School of Math & Science earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Roxbury · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,509
- students enrolled
O'bryant School of Math & Science has class sizes larger than 86% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'bryant School of Math & Science ranks #9 of 12 schools in Roxbury, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
O'bryant School of Math & Science held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 102.6 → 96.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 250279000205 · Roxbury, MA Other · MID · TRAD
1,509 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Boston Latin School (2,424 students)
O'bryant School of Math & Science held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 102.6 → 96.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
O'bryant School of Math & Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boston Latin S
Boston Latin School
2,424 students
- Boston Latin A
Boston Latin Academy
1,693 students
- This school
O'bryant School of Math & Science
1,509 students
- East Boston Hi
East Boston High School
1,252 students
- Madison Park T
Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
1,121 students
- Curley K-8 Sch 902
Curley K-8 School
902 students
What this shows O'bryant School of Math & Science reports 1,509 students on the CCD universe file.
How O'bryant School of Math & Science compares
O'bryant School of Math & Science held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,509 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,509
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$36,906
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
African American 30.0%
Asian 17.0%
White 12.5%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, O'bryant School of Math & Science is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for Boston reports $36,906 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O'bryant School of Math & Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Latin School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boston Latin Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Boston High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Technical Vocational High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curley K-8 School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O'bryant School of Math & Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Roxbury
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Standard public school
1,126 students 10:1 students per teacher
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Standard public school
689 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Dearborn 6-12 Stem Academy
Standard public school
565 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elementary School
Standard public school
391 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Hernandez K-8 School
Standard public school
372 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Tobin K-8 School
Standard public school
364 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,509 students)
Frequently asked questions about O'bryant School of Math & Science
How many students attend O'bryant School of Math & Science?
O'bryant School of Math & Science has 1,509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roxbury, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,567 (2022-23) → 1,538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
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 14.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'bryant School of Math & Science?
The largest demographic group at O'bryant School of Math & Science is Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment, in Roxbury, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'bryant School of Math & Science?
O'bryant School of Math & Science has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does O'bryant School of Math & Science rank among schools in Roxbury?
By Resource Investment Index, O'bryant School of Math & Science ranks #9 of 12 schools in Roxbury, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roxbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Boston?
Besides O'bryant School of Math & Science, Boston also operates Boston Latin School (2,424 students), Boston Latin Academy (1,693 students), and East Boston High School (1,252 students). See the Boston district page for the complete list.