Meet Our Graduates
Duke School graduates leave our campus poised, confident, and ready to shape an unpredictable future with purpose and resilience.
At Duke School, students discover and develop their authentic selves within a community of true belonging. They harness their strengths, embrace a spirit of growth, and become resilient risk-takers. Our graduates emerge as empathetic leaders, compassionate citizens, creative problem-solvers, and independent thinkers.
High school educators often recognize a Duke School graduate immediately, noting their thoughtful listening, critical thinking, and deep engagement as students.
When our alumni step forward after eighth grade, they are fully prepared to continue their journey as lifelong learners. Ready for success, wherever their education leads them—that's the Duke School difference.
Discover more about our student outcomes and how our graduates leave us more than ready for a future we can only imagine.
"Duke School's educational model did wonders for my self-confidence and motivation. Between having teachers who prioritized making themselves a friendly and open resource for their students and a project-based model that encourages students to take charge of their own learning and embrace their creativity, I feel confident designing and executing projects - but am never afraid to ask for help when I need it. The emphasis on collaboration prepared me to stay true to myself and rely on internal rather than external validation, even in highly competitive and stressful academic environments."
"Even from my earliest days at Duke School, I have always known that I would be able to thrive and express my passions freely. I learned the value of hard work, what it takes to be a good student, how to be open, and how to help others."
"When I first arrived at Duke School, I was the student who would not try to be noticed, and never spoke in front of a group. It is because of the way this school encourages you to try and grow that I have become the person I am today - unafraid to perform, to speak up, and to create whatever I imagine."
"Not only did I learn science, math, history, and literature, but I have also learned how to be a critical thinker, develop my own ideas, and the importance of knowledge. I feel prepared with these skills for any new situation and challenge that comes my way."
