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John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science
School Web Site: www.obryant.us
Contact for more information
Steven Sullivan, Headmaster
Phone: (617) 635-9932
Email: ssullivan@boston.k12.ma.us
Phone: (617) 635-9932
Average class size: 28
Theme(s):
The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science is a diverse, supportive community of
learners that engages in a rigorous and comprehensive Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics program integrated with Humanities. Our college-preparatory exam school enables our
students to reach their full potential and become leaders who will shape the direction of society.
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___ K-12
X 7-12
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� Small School
� Pilot School
� School with small
learning
communities
X Exam School
� Tech./Voc. School
� Horace Mann
Charter School
� Special Program
Any special application processes:
Students are admitted in grades 7, 9, and 10 only. Admission is based upon a student’s score on the
Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE), taken in grades 6, 8, and 9 as well as prior academic record (grade-point
average).
Wh What makes your school unique?
Sp Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.):
Formerly known as Boston Technical High School, we “Gateway to the LMA” – special “school-within-a-
are one of Boston’s three examination schools. Our school” partnership with the institutions of the
school now bears the name of John D. O’Bryant, a BPS Longwood Medical and Academic Area (e.g., Brigham
educator and the first African-American elected to the and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,
Boston School Committee.
Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School,
Only examination school that mirrors student population Wheelock College, Wentworth Institute of Technology,
of BPS
Simmons College, etc.) for students beginning in the 9
Our students continue to perform exceptionally well on
the MCAS in grades 7, 8, and 10 consistently exceeding
the district and state averages. 97% of our Grade 10
students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring
2012 Mathematics MCAS and 98% of our Grade 10
students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring
2010 ELA MCAS.
Advanced Placement classes offered for various
courses.
We send 91% of our graduates directly to
postsecondary institutions, including world-class
universities such as Harvard, MIT, Brown, Columbia,
Dartmouth, Cornell, Morehouse, Smith, Spelman,
Wellesley, Tufts, BC, and BU
th
grade.
“Engineering, Arts, Science, and Technology” – special
elective pathway that partners with Massachusetts
Institute of Technology and Wentworth Institute of
Technology.
Enrichment programs include: Harvard Crimson
Academy, Upward Bound Program (through various
institutions), Summer Search Program, MIT Science of
Baseball Summer Program, among others.
On campus music program (classes and after school)
through the Roland Hayes School of Music.
Numerous opportunities available
Private Industry Council (PIC)
through Boston
Extra-Curricular and sports activities:
We offer a wide-range of extra-curricular activities including the following clubs & organizations: Amnesty International, Anime
Club, Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Bridge Building Club, Boston-Area Youth Organizing Project (BYOP), Cape Verdean Culture
Club, Environmental Club, Fashion Club, FIRST Robotics Team (high school), Foodies Club, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA), Haitian
Culture Club, Hip-Hop Dance, History and Debate Club, Key Club, LEGO Robotics Team (middle school), Machine Science, Mock
Trial, MVP, National Honor Society, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), United States Navy Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), NJROTC Drill Team, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), OB Pride Club, O’Bryant Edition
(school newspaper), Paw Prints (literary magazine), Ski and Snowboard Club, Step Squad, Student Council, Students without
Borders, Talented and Gifted (TAG),Volunteer Club, and Yearbook (middle school and high school), Yoga Club.
We field very competitive varsity (and some junior varsity and club) athletic teams that consistently win or are in contention for the
City Championship in their respective sport and which also qualify for the MIAA state tournament. They include: Football, Soccer
(Boys & Girls), Cross Country, Volleyball (Boys & Girls), Basketball (Boys & Girls), Hockey, Tennis (Boys & Girls), Swimming (Co-Ed),
Indoor Track & Field (Boys & Girls), Outdoor Track & Field (Boys & Girls), Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, Rowing (through Row-
Boston and Amphibious Achievement), and Squash (through Squashbusters).
School awards or honors of note:
Gold Medal (2012) from US News and World Report, “America’s Best High Schools”
Blue Ribbon Award (2010) one of just three public high schools in the state of Massachusetts recognized that year as a
“high performing school” by the United States Department of Education
Siemens Award for Advanced Placement
Vanguard Award for outstanding Advanced Placement educational program from MassInsight
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