Admissions Dates
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Fall 2026
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November 22
Admissions Open House
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
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Our Neighbors - Howard Law School
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Our Neighbors - UDC
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Our Neighbors - UDC
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Our Neighbors - Levine School
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Our Neighborhood
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Our Neighborhood
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Our Neighbors - Jordan Law Library
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Our Neighbors - Jordan Law Library
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Our Neighborhood
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Our Metro Stop
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Our Metro Stop
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Our Neighbors - UDC
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Our Neighborhood
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Local Landmark
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Across the Street - Penni Park
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Across the Street - Penni Park
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Our Neighborhood
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Our Neighborhood
Upcoming Admissions Events
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Organic Chemistry & Molecular Biology
Considering Organic ChemistryRead Full Story
Science aptitude abounds in the senior class, which includes numerous students looking to continue beyond the AP Chemistry course. So this fall and winter trimester, six seniors are engaging in an Independent Study (IS) in Organic Chemistry with Bob K. Described as "the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds," Organic Chemistry is often one of the more challenging pre-med courses in college. -
Class & Club Spotlight - Part 5
All Around TownRead Full Story
Sean F. writes, "The 6th grade visited the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and the Chinatown Friendship Arch, as a part of our DC History project. They took a guided tour and learned the history of the library, and visited the teen section, the fabrication lab in the basement, and of course the fabulously fast slide. They then walked over to the Chinatown Friendship Arch to learn a bit of its and DC's Chinatown history. They are looking forward to a visit to the National Mall next."
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Magic & Mystery of the Burke Schedule
From the rotating “color days” to the varied community period, the Burke schedule enables rigorous, experiential learning, while also building in time to explore new interests, meet up with teachers outside class, and and enjoy the community.Read Full Story
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We Open Early - And Close Late
Doors open starting at 7:30 AM, and students can socialize in the Commons, study in the Library, or enjoy our outdoor spaces until 8:30 AM.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