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 four and one half month term, allowing students to complete the required number of credits for graduation within three school years. 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, and Virginia.
The school is located at 1324 18th Street NW, near Dupont Circle and Embassy Row. Most students ride the Metro to and from school. Emerson has occupied its present location since 1937.
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