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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. ...read more
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John S. Burke Catholic H.s. |
| School Level |
High school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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County |
Orange County, NY |
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| Total
Students |
598 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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NY )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
12% |
22% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 196 students | | Grade 10 - 176 students | | Grade 11 - 114 students | | Grade 12 - 112 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
44 teachers |
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School |
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NY )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:14 |
1:10 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
180 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
5 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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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.
- Profile last updated: 03/08/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
10924 ) |
| School
Zip (
10924 ) |
(
NY ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
12,308 people |
18,975,234 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
39% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
39 years old |
35.9 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.7 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$59,630 |
$44,900 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
6.2 rooms |
4.5 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
39 years old |
58 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (10924)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
69% / 31% |
42% / 58% |
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