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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blocks from the Metro
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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
6%
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Upcoming Admissions Events
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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. -
Lights Up on Flashpoints
This fall in the Samara Studio Theater, 9th-12th grade performers and production crew will mount four different plays, all examining flashpoints in the recent history of civil rights in the United States. Save the performance dates: November 7-8 and 14-15.Read Full Story -
Bound for Bonding
Each fall, students in 6th-11th grade disperse across the DC region (or well beyond, in the case of our juniors), enabling them to build cohesion within their grade and form some new connections.Read Full Story -
Assembly on Affinity
Last week, our student affinity group leaders (who range from seniors to 8th graders!) introduced themselves and their groups to the full school, including their planned service projects and events for 2025-26. Students will have the option to join one or two affinity groups per cycle, which meet on an alternating schedule.Read Full Story
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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