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SPIRE Academy
NEASC-ACCREDITED · NCAA-COMPLIANT

A curriculum
built for the
modern athlete.

Modular scheduling and hybrid options keep every student on pace through travel, tournaments and competition, without cutting corners on rigor.

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SPIRE / ACADEMY / ACADEMICS
3.5
Average GPA
76%
AP exam pass rate
89%
Matriculation rate
12:1
Average class size
$5.8M+
Scholarships since 2021
HOW WE TEACH

Rigor that travels with you

Students demonstrate mastery through group projects, presentations and hands-on work, not just tests, guided by teachers who treat every classroom conversation as part of the curriculum.

The cross-discipline, project-based college-prep curriculum is built for how our students actually learn. Modular scheduling and hybrid options keep academics on track through training blocks, travel and competition.

Post-grad students can take courses for college credit each semester, and academic support and advising keep every student on

THE SCHEDULE

A typical day
at SPIRE.

Monday–Friday pattern. Training blocks rotate by team, so the academic blocks shift around them.
6:30AM
MOMENT 1 / 8
FIRST SESSION

Morning Training

Weight room or sport-specific work before the academic day begins.

WHY IT
MATTERS
Scheduling training first protects the morning academic blocks.
Morning Training
THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AND BEYOND

College-prep academics, taught by faculty who coordinate directly with the athletic staff. AP and Honors tracks, dedicated support, NCAA compliance and English-language pathways, covered below.

FACULTY IN THE CLASSROOM

The academic team

Faculty and advisors who coordinate directly with the athletic staff around every student's schedule.

Kimberly Smith
ASSOC. DIRECTOR, COLLEGE & SCHOOL COUNSELING
Destini Adams
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
Arin Franklin, DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC ADVISING
Arin Franklin
DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC ADVISING
Shawn Evins
PG PROGRAM COORDINATOR
ACADEMY FAQ

Asked at every tour

SPIRE Academy provides in-person, inquiry- and mastery-based learning. Students focus on group projects, presentations and other ways to demonstrate mastery of the curriculum. Teachers guide learning through engaging, hands-on activities, creative and critical thinking, and classroom dialogue.

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School first.
Athlete always.

See the academic model in person — book a tour or start your application today.

Minh Hoang — SWIMMING · CLASS OF 2026

SPIRE's supportive coaches, elite facilities, and welcoming environment have helped me grow and believe in my potential as an international athlete.

Minh Hoang
SWIMMING · CLASS OF 2026
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