Ohrenberger School

175 W Boundary Road
West Roxbury, MA 02132

www.bostonpublicschools.org

451 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

The William H. Ohrenberger School, located in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Named in honor of a local educator and community leader, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and civic responsibility. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of learners from various backgrounds and abilities.

The school is known for its focus on building a strong community partnership between students, families, and staff. By utilizing the resources provided by the Boston Public Schools network, the Ohrenberger School integrates traditional classroom instruction with enrichment opportunities designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in West Roxbury provides a neighborhood-centric atmosphere, prioritizing student safety and fostering a collaborative culture where academic achievement is balanced with character building.

451

Total Students

47.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ohrenberger School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	176
Black	149
Asian	21
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
176 (39.0 %)
Black
149 (33.0 %)
White
90 (20.0 %)
Asian
21 (4.7 %)
Two or More
14 (3.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8157
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 64

Grade 8 88