Shady Side Academy Junior School
400 S Braddock, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221-0152 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (412)473-4400
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Shady Side Academy Junior School
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County Allegheny County, PA
Student Body
Total Students 231 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( PA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 26% 16%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 23 students
Kind - 25 students
Grade 1 - 30 students
Grade 2 - 35 students
Grade 3 - 36 students
Grade 4 - 40 students
Grade 5 - 42 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 61%
This School ( PA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:18
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 12
Tuition Notes Pre-Kindergarten tuition is $13,400 for full day and $9,400 for half day. Kindergarten tuition is $16,575. Tuition for grades 1 - 5 is $17,000.
% on Financial Aid 23%
Average Financial Aid Grant $10,460
Acceptance Rate 62%
Headmaster Cheryl Little
Admissions Director Maggie Dauer
Admissions Associate Stephanie Beck
 
School Notes:
  • It is suggested that applications and other admissions materials for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten be received by December 12, 2008.
  • Applications and other admissions materials for grades 1 - 5 are due by January 16, 2009.
  • Readiness activity sessions for Pre-K and K are held in January and families will receive an invitation to these by mid-December.
  • Admissions testing for grades 1 - 5 is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2009.
  • Profile last updated: 11/04/2008
 
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About This Zip Code ( 15221 )
School Zip ( 15221 ) ( PA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 36,387 people 12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 37% 22%
Population Average Age 39 years old 37 years old
Average Household Size 2.1 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $30,668 $43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 58 years old 51 years old
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Zipcode (15221)



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% Owning / % Renting 52% / 48% 68% / 32%
 
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