Background
The Summit was founded in 1890 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. However, there are currently no nuns of that order teaching there. Originally only a school for girls, it has expanded over the years to include boys enrollment, an athletic program, and a 100% college acceptance rate. They have implemented a nationally recognized character education program by the belief that school should not only educate the mind, but the whole person. In 2006, the average tuition was $13,000. Currently it enrolls about 1,300 students from pre-K through 12th grade.
The Summit graduates 100% of its senior class and over 90% attend their first choice college.
Summit's main building, designed by architect Edwin Forrest Durang, was first constructed in 1890, then renovated in 1930. In 1960 the school added a primary school building. The Upper School began admitting males in 1973, and in 1996, along with renovations to all campus buildings and the construction of a new middle school building, combined the boys' and girls' middle schools. In 2003 Summit began another project at an estimated initial cost of $20 million to renovate many sections of the school, build a new stadium, parking lot, and lower school. Headmaster Ed Tyrell retired in 2003 after 33 years of service to the Summit. Current Head of School is Mr. Rich Wilson.
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