School
Shady Side Academy
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- PK, K-12
- Pittsburgh, PA
- 86 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA-
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA+
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$30,975
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$49,475
Received Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid
$18,000
From Shady Side Academy
Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades PK-12, with optional 5- or 7-day boarding in high school. Four age-specific campuses with extraordinary resources, teachers who actively mentor, a forward-thinking curriculum, a diverse and inclusive community, and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire students to high achievement in academics, arts, and athletics, and to meaningful ambitions in life.
With an approach that includes small class sizes, individual attention, and a rigorous curriculum, Shady Side understands that how we educate students equips them to thrive in college and in life. Because "how" widens perspectives, reveals hidden talents, cultivates character, and elevates expectations – at every level and for every child. Because "how" matters.
Shady Side Academy Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 80%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.10 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.10 responses
Boarding
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,032
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.15 responses
Poll
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.15 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
- 40%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
Shady Side Academy Reviews
86 reviews
All Categories
My daughter transferred to Shady Side Academy in 10th grade and is now a senior. Truly, this was a great choice! She has grown tremendously academically and socially. The campus is gorgeous, and classroom, arts, and sports facilities are amazing. College counseling and support has been fantastic, and SSA has a record of placing students at top-tier universities. Both five and seven day boarding are available.
I have three children that currently attend Shady Side Academy, each of which transitioned from O'Hara Elementary School to the SSA Middle School in 6th grade.
My experience with the school has been excellent. The quality of the faculty, staff, students, coaches and facilities are top notch. I am most impressed by the faculty advisor program. The advisor: advisee ratio is small, and the advisors connect with each of the students and help them navigate all aspects of the school. The advisors work with the faculty and pay attention to how each of the students is doing. In addition, the faculty members issue episodic interim reports to the advisor, parents and the student if the student is struggling or experiencing success. This early warning systems has proven successful for my children.
I also find the Shady Side community to be a very inclusive environment that engages all types of students, regardless of their background or interests.
My experience with the school has been excellent. The quality of the faculty, staff, students, coaches and facilities are top notch. I am most impressed by the faculty advisor program. The advisor: advisee ratio is small, and the advisors connect with each of the students and help them navigate all aspects of the school. The advisors work with the faculty and pay attention to how each of the students is doing. In addition, the faculty members issue episodic interim reports to the advisor, parents and the student if the student is struggling or experiencing success. This early warning systems has proven successful for my children.
I also find the Shady Side community to be a very inclusive environment that engages all types of students, regardless of their background or interests.
Sending our son to Shady Side Academy has been the best decision we ever made! He is engaged every day in academics, clubs and athletics that are thought provoking and challenging. He has met students for the first time who like he, have a natural curiosity about the world and a desire to learn! The staff are true mentors, not just there to teach a lesson. The relationships that are formed between student and teacher are truly meaningful. We are so thankful for all that SSA does for our son!