School Profile

Accreditation & Memberships

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Smith Preparatory Academy is fully accredited by:

• Cognia
• National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)
• Florida Coalition of Christian Private School Accreditation (FCCPSA)

Smith Preparatory Academy is also a member of:

• Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)
• Society of Classical Learning (SCL)
• Classical Latin Association (CLA)

Vision & Mission

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Vision:

To cultivate a community of virtuous scholars who advance Godʼs kingdom locally and throughout the world.

Mission:

Smith Preparatory Academy provides students with the highest quality Christian classical education, cultivates Christian virtue, and promotes the recovery of Christian humanism.

Academic Program

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Smith Preparatory Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum grounded in the classical liberal arts tradition, including:

• Core disciplines: Literature, History, Theology, Mathematics, Science, and Latin.
• Fine arts, rhetoric, and practical arts
• Opportunities for dual enrollment

Students may pursue either a College Preparatory Diploma or a Standard Diploma, with the college preparatory track requiring up to 28 credits and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

GRADING, RANKING, AND ACADEMIC METRICS

Class Rank

Class rank is determined by a combination of GPA, honors coursework, and standardized test scores.

GPA Calculation

GPA is computed using the quality points above and includes all high school level
coursework.

• Minimum of 24 credits required for graduation
• Dual enrollment courses are weighted by +0.5 for internal ranking purposes only
• All official transcripts reflect an unweighted GPA

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

Smith Preparatory Academy fosters a close-knit academic community marked by:

• Strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families
• A culture of virtue, discipline, and mutual respect
• A shared commitment to advancing Godʼs kingdom through education

STUDENT LIFE & FORMATION

SPA emphasizes the integration of faith and learning through:

• Christian liturgies and Christian instruction
• Community service (200 hours required for graduation)
• Leadership development through an Upper School House System and extracurricular activities
• Participation in academic, artistic, and service-oriented pursuits

Students are encouraged to cultivate leadership, initiative, and a life of service, preparing them for meaningful contributions in both church and society.

COLLEGE PREPARATION & OUTCOMES

Graduating Classes

• 16 graduating classes since 2010
• 85 total graduates

STANDARDIZED TESTING (AVERAGE SCORES)

• SAT®
  • Critical Reading: 657
  • Math: 617
• ACT®
  • Composite: 30

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

The graduates of Smith Preparatory Academy stand as a testimony to both academic excellence and virtuous formation. Among them are National Merit Scholars and a National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, students who have demonstrated exceptional intellectual achievement on a national stage. Our students character and leadership are equally evident, with distinctions such as Eagle Scout and membership in the National Society of High School Scholars. This pursuit of excellence has also opened remarkable doors of opportunity, including the prestigious Lombardi Stamps Scholarship at the University of Florida. Moreover, a significant number of our students have been recognized through the Florida Bright Futures program. These accomplishments reflect not only individual success, but the fruit of a community committed to forming students who pursue truth, embody virtue, and strive for excellence in all things.

Colleges Attended by Graduates

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Graduates of Smith Preparatory Academy have matriculated at: