Emerson Preparatory School
in Washington, United StatesCategory: Attraction
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Emerson Preparatory School (also known as Emerson) is a small private high school in Northwest Washington, D.C., founded in 1852 as the Emerson Institute. It is Washington's oldest co-ed college preparatory school.Following World War II, in 1946, Emerson adopted its current academic program providing classes on a term system in which classes are completed in full during each 4 1⁄2-month term. Following graduation, 95% of graduates attend a four-year college and 5% attend a two-year college or take a gap year before attending college. Emerson offers an intellectually stimulating array of courses in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. The school serves high school students from Maryland, DC, Virginia, and international communities.
The school is located on the 4th floor of the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage at 1816 12th Street Northwest near Ben's Chili Bowl between S and T Streets. Emerson has occupied its present location since 2017. Most students use WMATA to get to and from school.
Emerson Preparatory School is a member of the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS).
