Emerson Preparatory School Fou
1324 18th St N.w., Washington, DC, 20036-0200 - View a map of this school Map
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Emerson Preparatory School is Washington's oldest coed college preparatory school. Founded in 1852 by Charles B. Young, and named after Dr. George Barrell Emerson, the noted New England educator and Harvard professor. Emerson Institute as it was then known, originally prepared Washington boys exclusively for entrance to Harvard. Following the Civil War, Emerson's program was broadened to prepare young men, and later in1920, young women, for all American and foreign colleges and universities. Over 95% of its students typically enroll in institutions of higher education immediately upon graduation. Located in Washington D.C., Emerson is only minutes from the Metro Red Line stop at Dupont Circle. In the heart of the nation's capital, Emerson affords unique opportunities to explore the vast resources available in the many museums, libraries, and other scholarly institutions. Emerson's compact, dignified building houses comfortable classrooms, a well-equipped science lab, and Internet accessible computers. ...read more  

School Overview:
Emerson Preparatory School Fou
School Level High school
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County District of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students 63 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( DC ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 22% 49%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 10 students
Grade 10 - 9 students
Grade 11 - 25 students
Grade 12 - 19 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 8 teachers
This School ( DC ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 172 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Emerson Preparatory School is Washington's oldest coed college preparatory school. Founded in 1852 by Charles B. Young, and named after Dr. George Barrell Emerson, the noted New England educator and Harvard professor. Emerson Institute as it was then known, originally prepared Washington boys exclusively for entrance to Harvard. Following the Civil War, Emerson's program was broadened to prepare young men, and later in1920, young women, for all American and foreign colleges and universities. Over 95% of its students typically enroll in institutions of higher education immediately upon graduation. Located in Washington D.C., Emerson is only minutes from the Metro Red Line stop at Dupont Circle. In the heart of the nation's capital, Emerson affords unique opportunities to explore the vast resources available in the many museums, libraries, and other scholarly institutions. Emerson's compact, dignified building houses comfortable classrooms, a well-equipped science lab, and Internet accessible computers.
  • Profile last updated: 11/29/2006

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About This Zip Code ( 20036 )
School Zip ( 20036 ) ( DC ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 3,808 people 572,059 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 85% 50%
Population Average Age 34 years old 34.6 years old
Average Household Size 1.3 persons 2.1 persons
Median Household Income $51,847 $48,171
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 2.5 rooms 4.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 52 years old 61 years old
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