Burke Life
Meet Our Students
Whether you're at Burke for seven years (as a "lifer") or two years, you are an essential member of this community. While most new students come in 6th and 9th grade, we aim to expand the class size in 7th and 10th grade and often welcome several new students each year in 8th and 11th grade.
Hear from students who joined Burke at a range of grade levels:
Hear from students who joined Burke at a range of grade levels:
List of 13 news stories.
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Landon '29
Favorite spot: "4th Floor Terrace in the Middle School because it is outside and there is a rock climbing wall."Read More -
Jayla '28
Read MoreStarted in 6th Grade - "Burke doesn't just allow you to be yourself; they give you the materials you need to express who you are." -
Amber '27
Memorable moment: "Our bonding trip to Camp Wabanna."Read More -
Ole '27
Memorable moment: Middle School OlympicsRead More -
Santiago '27
Favorite spot: Wan's Office [the Tech Office]Read More -
Jack '26
Started in 7th Grade - "I was instantly a part of the community."Read More -
Asa '25
Started in 9th Grade - "Anyone can find a group"Read More -
Emily '25
Started in 6th Grade – "Burke is definitely a place that makes you feel at home."Read More -
Alex '24
Leadership: Deputy Editor of The Cageliner, 11th Grade SGA RepresentativeRead More -
Jessica '24
Read MoreFavorite lunch spot: "Outside near the greenhouse. I sit there almost everyday at lunch." -
Zoe '24
Read MoreFavorite class: "I’ve always had a passion for writing and literature." -
Ellen '23
Favorite tradition: "The Amazing Race!"Read More -
Nebeyo '23
Started in 10th Grade - "Everyone welcomes you."Read More
pictured: Didi O. - Burke '21 + Columbia U. '25
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Alumnus Spotlight: Faith S. '12
Read MoreAn opera singer and concert soloist, Faith S. '12 appeared on the cover of Washington Jewish Week (April 12, 2023), which highlighted her performance as Agnes Smith Lewis / Leah in Geniza: Hidden Fragments by composer Rabbi Arnold Saltzman. -
Alumnus Spotlight: Alice C. '21
Read MoreBefore Spring Break, Alice C. '21 (Carnegie Mellon '25) visited the Science Club to talk about majoring in Astrophysics and minoring in Math. A Burke "Lifer," Alice started in 6th grade after relocating from Alaska. She made room for six science classes in High School, dubbing AP Chemistry with Bob K. an "absolute favorite" (which enabled her to jump to Chemistry 2 in college). -
Jefferson Scholarship: Leah W. '22
Congratulations to Leah W. '22, who was awarded the Jefferson Scholarship to the University of Virginia. Each year, fewer than 50 students are selected from among 2,000+ nominees worldwide.Read More -
Student Spotlight: Margaret H. '23
Read MoreCongratulations to Margaret H. '23 on wrapping up an exceptional gymnastics season! On May 6-8, she competed in the 2022 Level 9 Eastern National Championships in Rochester, NY, finishing in 1st on Vault and Floor and 5th in the All Around. -
Student Spotlights: Chess, Math & Music
Recognizing students for achievements in chess, math, and music this spring.Read More
Co-ed, progressive, college prep school in Washington, DC featuring a challenging curriculum in an inclusive environment for grades 6-12.
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