our mission:
Burke consciously brings together students who are different from one another in many ways, actively engages them in their own education, holds them to high expectations, gives them power and responsibility, and supports and advances their growth as skilled and independent thinkers who step forward to make positive contributions to the world in which they live.
Burke consciously brings together students who are different from one another in many ways, actively engages them in their own education, holds them to high expectations, gives them power and responsibility, and supports and advances their growth as skilled and independent thinkers who step forward to make positive contributions to the world in which they live.
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average class size
12 -
student-teacher ratio
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teachers with advanced degrees
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represented zip codes
59 -
students from DC
64% -
blocks from the Metro
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students of color
40% -
new students from public schools
46% -
new students from private schools
48% -
new students from international schools
6%
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Upcoming Admissions Events
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Seniors on the Road
For the last two weeks, seniors have been scattered around the region (and even around the country) for their Senior Projects, focused on an interest or cause outside the classroom. Each senior project must include clear learning objectives, 5-7 hours of work each day, and guidance or coaching from an expert in the field. 50 different sites have hosted our seniors, including Arlington Food Assistance Center (VA), Brookland Middle School (DC), Children's National Hospital (DC), German Historical Institute (DC), and Traveling Players Ensemble (VA), among others. Today, seniors returned to campus to present their work and learnings to the full community.Read Full Story -
Environmental Immersion
Read Full StoryIn 11th grade, the civic engagement framework is environmental justice, culminating in a couple significant projects.Poster CompetitionIn collaboration with our partners at the Ocean Conservancy, small groups of 11th graders participated in a poster competition to highlight the negative impact of microplastic pollution on people, animals, and the environment and ways to address pollution in marginalized communities. The top three groups will have their posters displayed at Ocean Conservancy and in their online gallery: 1st - Water Pollution in the Chesapeake Watershed, 2nd - Watch Out for Our Bay, 3rd - Plastics in Our Waters. -
Academic Distinction - Class of 2025
On Wednesday, May 28, the 61 members of the Class of 2025 gathered in the Theater to recognize students who have achieved Academic Distinction in one or more departments. Awards are based on consistently high performance and advanced coursework in the subject.Read Full Story
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Announcing: 2025-26 Theater Season
Read Full StoryFall Repertory: Flashpoints for Activism | Grades 9-12November 7-8 and 14-15Dear Harvey
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Bengal Beat: Race to the Finish
HS Track & FieldRead Full Story
Skies were finally clear on Monday, May 12, and the Bengals closed out their seasons in fine fashion at the PVAC Championships at Gallaudet University. Men's Varsity earned a 2nd place finish as a team (just 8 points out of 1st), and Women's Varsity took 5th overall.
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we look forward to meeting you!
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Founders' Day 2025
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Co-ed, progressive, college prep school in Washington, DC featuring a challenging curriculum in an inclusive environment for grades 6-12.
4101 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008 | Phone: 202-362-8882 | Fax: 202-362-1914