Upper School

The Upper School years are Grades 9-12. Our freshman class always includes a diverse mix of students from Summit’s Middle School plus new students from schools all across the area and even across the world. 

Students should plan to take the High School Placement Test and the Independent School Entrance Exam. Get details here.

Students can take band for musical performance instruction, choir class and Music Theory for vocal instruction. While not part of the curriculum, trained music instructors in our Piano and Violin Department provide individual instruction on the violin and piano during the school day when students have study hall. Lessons are offered to students in grades K-12 for 40 minutes each week. Learn more here.  

Summit culture encourages students to explore new interests and develop leadership skills. Through our Student Leadership Program, students learn and practice effective character-based leadership skills. Student clubs provide an opportunity to socialize and practive leadership skills. We want all students to find something that interests them or to propose a club about a topic that aligns with their passions. Clubs are led by faculty across various interest areas and vary from year-to-year. Learn more here. 

Yes! We help students make the most of The Summit's college-preparatory curriculum. Our team works with freshmen through seniors to identify their strengths, aspirations, priorities and goals through a process of self-reflection. Throughout this comprehensive four-year process, the College Counseling office will work alongside students and their families to create a support network while ultimately preparing teenagers for the college search and application process. Learn more here.

We are an EdChoice school for Ohio residents and we offer need-based assistance. Please refer to the Affordability page for additional information. 

Upper School students enjoy lunch in Knights Café and purchase food through PayPAMS, a cashless point-of-service system.  

Daily breakfast is offered from 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. with items such as English muffin or croissant sandwiches with bacon or sausage, egg and cheese, assorted cereals and yogurts, fresh fruit, Nutrigrain bars, bagels, hot chocolate, milk and juices. 

Plate lunches include a high-quality entrée, fruit, vegetable, bread and milk, chocolate milk or spa water for approximately $5 daily, or students can purchase à la carte options at stated prices. 

Please note, Summit does not participate in the National School Lunch Program. 

Summit’s extensive language program includes multiple levels of Chinese, French, Spanish and Latin. There’s even a class on Ancient Greek.  

Our Latin program is one of the largest in the state and our chapter is known for winning the state competition at the Ohio Junior Classical League Convention.