John S Burke Catholic High School
School Notes Overview:
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 | |
| County | Orange County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 613 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
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(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 14% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 196 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 150 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 133 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 134 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a | |
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
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.
- Profile last updated: 03/08/2007
In the News:
- Burke Catholic High School to honor its military grads (The Warwick Advertiser)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 07:11:44 am
Dedicating new flagpole as part of Eagle Scout project - Burke H.S. student arrested in BB gun stunt (Middletown Times Herald-Record)
posted on October 7, 2009 at 06:09:23 am
Goshen — Town officers arrested a John S. Burke Catholic High School student Monday after he shot a car and then another student with a BB gun in the school parking lot, apparently as a joke, police said. - Burke teen charged with firing BB gun at SUV, fellow student (Middletown Times Herald-Record)
posted on October 6, 2009 at 06:38:53 pm
GOSHEN - Town officers arrested a John S. Burke Catholic High School student Monday after he shot a car and then another student with a BB gun in the school parking lot apparently as a joke, police said. - Lawyers, prosecution witnesses speak on first night of parent arrest trial (The Goshen Chronicle)
posted on August 6, 2009 at 07:13:37 am
Trial continues tonight: Check back at www.chroniclenewspaper.com for updates - New principal at St. Joseph’s School is nun (Kingston Daily Freeman)
posted on July 27, 2009 at 08:19:29 am
KINGSTON — Once a secondary-level teacher, Sister Carol Melsopp — who has been selected to serve as St. Joseph’s School principal starting Aug. 15 — said she later decided to work with younger students because that is when their faith and character develop.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (10924) | School Zip (10924) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 12,308 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 39% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $59,630 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.2 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 40 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 41% / 59% |
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