Admissions Dates
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October 18
Admissions Open House
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Fall 2026
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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
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student-teacher ratio
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teachers with advanced degrees
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represented zip codes
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students from DC
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students of color
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new students from public schools
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new students from private schools
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new students from international schools
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Upcoming Admissions Events
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Alums Return and Reunite
Read Full StoryBurke bonds extend well beyond graduation – decades beyond, in fact. This past weekend, alumni convened at Burke for our annual Alumni Weekend, which kicked off on Friday at Homecoming, followed by our Alumni of Color social at Busboys & Poets. Alums toured the campus on Saturday (many of them pre-date all buildings except Calvin!) and gathered on the 4th floor terrace to cheer our reunions classes. -
Here's to Homecoming
We had a high-energy, jam-packed weekend, starting on Friday, October 3, with a pep rally in the Atrium – headlined by Advanced Band in their first performance of the year. Bengals then headed to UDC to watch our Varsity soccer teams take on rival Field School. The girls' team took to the pitch first, playing Field to a tense 1-1 tie, with Marli N. '28 scoring the crucial goal. The boys' team ran away with the win, with numerous players contributing to a 9-2 final score on Friday evening. Extra thanks and cheers to EBPA and our parent volunteers for organizing food and drink and the Burke Dance Team for a great half-time performance!Read Full Story -
Engaged and Energized
Read Full StoryOn Wednesday, October 1, Burke hosted our annual Civic Engagement Fair, welcoming 20+ organizations from around the region, with interest areas spanning disability rights, food and housing insecurity, youth advocacy, and environmentalism. Organized by Director of Civic Engagement Kamilah, the Fair enables students to learn more about the organizations working in our local community, talk with their staff members, and express interest in future volunteer opportunities. -
Class Spotlight - Part 1
On the AirwavesRead Full Story
Curtis' 11th and 12th grade History of the DMV elective visited our Van Ness neighbors at WAMU 88.5. They watched Jen White of The 1A host the show live (the topic of the day was anthropomorphism), experienced the inner workings of radio interviews and production, and then met with Jen when the broadcast concluded.
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we look forward to meeting you!
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7th Grade Language Arts 2025-26
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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