Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with an optional five-day boarding experience in high school. Three 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 Shady Side students to high achievement in academics, the arts and athletics, and to meaningful ambitions in life.

Fast Facts

• Total Enrollment (2011-2012): 933
• Junior School: 218
• Middle School: 228
• Senior School: 489 (including 52 five-day boarders)
• 55% male, 45% female
• 22% are students of color
• 18% receive financial aid; over $2.9 million in aid was distributed for the 2011-12 school year
• Students come from 80 different zip codes, seven PA counties and eight states
• Student to teacher ratio: 8 to 1
• Average class size: 13

Faculty

• Total of 120 faculty members; 55 percent hold advanced degrees
• Faculty receive $225,000 annually in professional development funds