The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science has an
illustrious history dating back over 100 years to the 19th century.
The school was founded as Mechanic Arts High School in 1893. It
became Boston Technical High School in 1944 and was located on
Townsend Street in Roxbury for several decades until its relocation at
its present site on what was then called New Dudley Street in 1987.
In 1989, Boston Technical High School and Mario Umana Technical
High School merged.

The School was renamed after Boston native and education leader
John D. O'Bryant in 1992. Mr. O'Bryant was born in Boston in 1931.
He was educated in the Boston public schools and earned his
bachelor's and master's degrees from Boston University. After serving in
the US Army he served as a teacher and guidance counselor in the
Boston public schools from 1955-1969. Mr. O'Bryant was the first
African-American elected to the Boston School Committee. He served
as its president and as a national chairman of the Council of
Urban Boards of Education. In 1979 he was appointed Northeastern
University's Vice President of Student Affairs. Mr. O'Bryant was a
tireless advocate for the children of Boston. He always took time to
meet with young people and encourage them to set high goals and
pursue a college education.

This year the school celebrates its 10th anniversary as the John
D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. Over the past
decade, the school has refined its mission as a school of math and
science dedicated to enabling all students to become prepared for
college, advanced learning and high skilled careers.

Mechanic Arts High School
Over the years our school seal has been altered three times. This
seal represented our school from the year 1893-1944. The school
was initially named Mechanic Arts High School.

 

Boston Technical High School
For 68 years (1944-1992) we were named the Boston Technical High
School. For most of those years, we were an all-male school.

 

John D. O'Bryant School of
Mathematics and Science
The John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science has been
in existence since 1992. This is our new seal, created in 2002,
which incorporates both our past and present.