Exceptional teachers offering tailored instruction with a whole-child approach. A joyful,…read moresupportive environment that inspires growth and academic achievement.

Burke is a phenomenal school. The teachers all seem happy to be there and are given the freedom to…read moredevelop lesson plans that work for each class. I have no doubt that my child is ready for college based on their experience at Burke. It's a warm and welcoming community with academic rigor, but kids are not as stressed out as some other schools. Kids are taught to be independent thinkers and to self advocate. It's an urban school so wonderful opportunities to explore the city. Sports facilities are lacking, but an easy compromise to make for the location. Sports teams are no cut which means kids can play sports every season if they choose.

Review only for field: Have had a couple of league soccer games here over 2 seasons - the place is…read moretough to get to from Nova for sure, take rock creek pretty much until the end and after some windy turns in backroads, end up at St John's. Word to the wise: google maps will lead you to the side opposite of the parking lot entrance, so turn right then left on the next street to get to the soccer fields. overall, fields are pretty solid condition (separate fields for football and soccer), with bleachers on the side. Doesn't have as much problem with beads piled up (like Wash Lee) or holes in the field (RFK aux field). Ample parking, trash cans...no bathrooms though from what I could find.

I am class of 2001. When I was here, I hated the school. Didn't like the teachers. Didn't like my…read moreclassmates. Didn't like my commute (1.5 hours one - way). Wasn't too long after graduation that I realized that St. John's more than prepared me for the next level. The curriculum is challenging. You aren't allowed to float by and you are getting the tools needed to thrive beyond college. Critical thinking and reasoning were skills imparted to you. Athletics could have been stronger, but it's picking up a lot of steam. It helps that the CEO of Under Armour, Kevin Plank, is a SJC alum. This school will continue to grow and will undoubtedly be an elite institution for years to come.

My first grader goes to Maret, and it's such a lovely community. It definitely has the vibe of a DC…read moreelite school without the elitism. My daughter came from a Montessori program which was very self-guided, and the transition to Maret - which naturally has more structure - has been really well received by her. The school's pedagogy preserves the importance of agency in its students, something that will be critical for Generation Alpha kids with access to LLMs that can do anything for them. My sense from conversations with the high schoolers is that self-worth (not self-flagellation) is prioritized as students enter the rat race for college; excellence is expected, but it's not designed to be an unhealthy pressure cooker.

My name is Henry. I'm in 1st grade and I want to leave a review about my school. It's the best…read more It's very fun. They help you learn. There are a lot of resource classes. And it is the best. I didn't like when I saw it had three stars so please help them get more stars.

I hate the school so much the teachers are so mean i don't like it they don't even have field trips…read morefor some kids just because of these stupid referrals don't let your kids go here I have to stay at this stupid School

Terrible school! They are very unorganized! If you want a real senior experience, don't send your…read morechild there! They ask a lot out of the seniors but give nothing back! They're not even having a senior trip! Ruined my child's senior year

We attended a recent Friday evening dance performance at the Columbia Heights Education Campus. One…read moreconcern was there is no parking lot. However to my surprise, when checking Spot Hero I discovered there is a shopping area very close to the auditorium with multiple garages. We were able to make a parking reservation for five dollars, but as it turned out you can park on the street after 6:30 p.m. and we were lucky enough to get a spot right in front of the building. The auditorium is large and the seats are comfortable and spaced well. There is plenty of leg room, which is always a plus since my husband is tall. The rest rooms are conveniently located just down the hall from the auditorium. My minor complaints may be that because it was a dance recital, and the performers needed the whole stage, there were some distractions. A curtain at the back of the stage was held together with a large clothes pin-type thing. Also there was a visible door. The acoustics are good, so much so that the music was painfully loud. That was more likely the fault of the stage crew and not the venue itself.

For a school auditorium it was really nice. Complete with a gorgeous red velvet stage curtain. Can…read moreeasily seat at least ~200 people. There's even a partition that can divide the full host of auditorium seats. Chairs have comfortable back and seat cushions. The acoustics are spot on. There are at least three emergency exits. The District Church utilizes the auditorium on Sundays.

Beautiful parish and church! This is an historically black Catholic Church that has a gospel choir…read moreand celebrates the mass with the African American expression. (Vatican 2) If you're looking for a more "traditional" solemn mass I suggest Saint Matthew or Saint Stephen's.

Born in Catholic Country-midwest, I have been on a hunt for a good church fish fry during lent. My…read morehunt was not taking me anywhere, until I heard about St. Augustine's. And I was impressed. I should say as a disclaimer though, don't come expecting some 5 star level cooking, if you are looking for that, you shouldn't be looking for a volunteer cooked meal anyway. But the ladies cooking here really did it up right. I had the boneless fillets, which were fresh, skin on, crispy and hot. Other main courses that were available were a whole fried fish, crab cakes and shrimp. With each main course you get 2 sides (macaroni, french fries, corn bread, green beans). I went for the macaroni and green beans and YUM. You also get a cute little juice box with it, so hey, why not. Everything I had was damn good, it felt like I was back in Michigan.. almost. One thing that really put St. Augustine's Fish Fry over the top though, was that THEY TAKE CREDIT CARDS. It is so rare for a church to do something like this for a cheap meal, but I was stoked. And better yet, the whole kitten caboodle cost $9. I shall be back friends, but only for your fish.. I am not convinced to come back for religious services quite yet.

I'm actually rating this as an event location. I just went to an intimate wedding here last night,…read moreand the place is truly a hidden gem. The ceremony was outside, among the trees. Dinner was served outside on a terrace, but I'm not sure what the name of the building was. Dancing was inside in a wooden hall with a fireplace and a portrait of an academic who I do not recognize, but I am sure the WIS students could help me out. The catering staff was awesome. If you're getting married in the District and you have less than 100 people attending, I would check this place out!

Hype, hype and more hype. Full immersion? Not so. After over 10 years of "full immersion", students…read moreare barely able to speak the language (Spanish or French). "Global" and "diverse" thanks mainly to a rotating population of expatriates. The diversity is geographic, not racial. Poor administration - problem students are not addressed and remain in the school. Families' (and students') concerns are treated according to affluence and influence. Cliquish environment, although the school writes and aims to sell a sense of community, which all false/fake. There are much better schools out there for that kind of money. You just have to get past the smoke and mirrors and then be able to get your students to switch. "WIS lifer" no more; every year for the past 11 years, things have gotten worse.

Katie M is wrong. This is what the policy that she…read morereferences actually says: Track and Field Permitted Hours and Activities School tracks and fields will be made available for personal exercise at no cost during the following days and hours when the regular school year is in session, other than on District and school holidays: * Monday through Friday from 6:30A.M. to 8:00A.M., and from 4:00 P.M. until dusk, but not later than 8:00P.M * Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00A.M. to 5:00P.M

Since I'm not a student here, I cannot speak to the academics or school culture, but as a neighbor,…read moreI can speak to the location, building, and campus. Eastern High School is a beautiful building on Capitol Hill East just a few blocks from the Stadium-Armory Metro Station. Behind its historic building is a football field that is open to the public to work out in when school is not in session. During the summer, I wake up at 6AM and watch the sun rise over the football field as I do my work out on the perfectly even grass and run a few laps around the track. I've seen others walk the bleachers for a good exercise.

Awesome author events make sure you check for more info. Parking is reasonable there is always a…read morespot nearby. This is DC so don't expect to not have to look a little. I did notice a garage although i'm not sure how much they charge. I will be returning for more events.

Great experience here. Definitely shaped me into me. Lots of fun. Diversity and love is key here…read more The teachers are passionate and dedicated. The campus is fantastic and the campus is prestigious. Keep it up

This school is the best school ever as soon as you walked in they were so nice and a student in the…read more11th grade gave us a tour shout to desire!! their school is huge they have two parts and it's kinda confusing which part is which. They have computer science your basic math and ELA and they have tons of different sports for the girls they have modeling and cheer and even clubs that you can create they have a special education class and THEY ARE A TIER ONE SCHOOL you should definitely take part in to going to Washington Leadership Academy