St. Paul Academy and Summit School (commonly known as SPA) is a college preparatory independent day school in St. Paul, Minnesota, for students in grades K–12.
The school was established through a merger in 1969 of St. Paul Academy, a school for boys, and Summit School, a school for girls. St. Paul Academy was founded in 1900 and Summit School in 1917. The school celebrated its centennial in 2000. Accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, SPA is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Cum Laude Society, and The College Board.
Recent commencement speakers have included Al Franken, Coretta Scott King, and Garrison Keillor.
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