John S Burke Catholic High School

80 Fletcher St, Goshen, NY, 10924-0109
Tel: (845)294-8892
Grades: 9 - 12 | 566 students
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John S. Burke Catholic High School opened in December 1964. In the years that followed, Burke Catholic students, grades 8-12, were involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The Burke Broncos Spring Track team, Hawkeyes Basketball team, Wrestling, Ski and Swim teams Freshman, JV and Varsity Cheerleading squads and many intramural sports, were among the athletic pursuits of BCHS students. Beginning in 1968 the school mascot for all sports was officially changed to the Eagle. Photography, art, film, debate, science, foreign language and math clubs also garnered student interest. "Not Words, but Deeds," the school motto, reflects the character of BCHS students throughout it's hundred-year history. Concern for others and the pursuit of excellence remain hallmarks of this school. The success of the student's is evident in the fact that 99% of BCHS graduates attend college.

School Overview:
John S Burke Catholic High School
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Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Student Body
Total Students 566 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 20% (NY School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 16:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • John S. Burke Catholic High School opened in December 1964. In the years that followed, Burke Catholic students, grades 8-12, were involved in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The Burke Broncos Spring Track team, Hawkeyes Basketball team, Wrestling, Ski and Swim teams Freshman, JV and Varsity Cheerleading squads and many intramural sports, were among the athletic pursuits of BCHS students. Beginning in 1968 the school mascot for all sports was officially changed to the Eagle. Photography, art, film, debate, science, foreign language and math clubs also garnered student interest. "Not Words, but Deeds," the school motto, reflects the character of BCHS students throughout it's hundred-year history. Concern for others and the pursuit of excellence remain hallmarks of this school. The success of the student's is evident in the fact that 99% of BCHS graduates attend college.

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Nearby Schools:

John S Burke Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St John School
Gr. 2-9 | 0.8 mi. away
Goshen Christian School
Gr. K-12 | 1.4 mi. away
New Beginnings Montessori
Gr. K-3 | 4.6 mi. away
St Joseph School
Gr. K-9 | 4.8 mi. away
Little Harvard
Gr. K | 4.9 mi. away

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