Shady Side Academy Middle School

500 Squaw Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-0152
Tel: (412)968-3100
Grades: 6 - 8 | 237 students
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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.

School Overview:
Shady Side Academy Middle School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 8
Year Founded 1883
Student Body
Total Students 237 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (PA School Avg.: 18%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 62%
Average Class Size 16 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1921
Average ACT score 26
Classroom dress code Casual
(Common Dress Code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 4
Yearly Tuition Cost $22,825
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $15,700
Acceptance Rate 88%
Admissions Director Matthew Fisher
Admissions Associate Becci Carter
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Field Hockey
Football Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Softball Squash
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Weightlifting
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Lego League/Robotics Math Counts
Science Olympiad Team America Rocketry Challenge

School Notes:

  • The Middle School (grades 6 - 8) is dedicated to the academic, social and emotional growth of students in a safe and respectful atmosphere that promotes intellectual inquiry and exploration.  The school offers students a comprehensive curriculum, which includes a balanced program of challenging courses, varied arts options and both competitive and instructional athletics.  Students acquire confidence while striving for excellence in a setting that infuses the Academy's Five Guiding Principles into every aspect of the program.

    • Profile last updated: 10/03/2012

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Shady Side Academy Middle School TARC Rocket Launch
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Nearby Schools:

Shady Side Academy Middle School
Gr. 6-8 | 0 mi. away
Fox Chapel Country Day School
Gr. PK-5 | 0.5 mi. away
Shady Side Academy Senior School
Gr. 9-12 | 1 mi. away
Community Child Dev Center
Gr. K | 1.7 mi. away
Riverview Childrens Center Inc
Gr. PK-K | 2.7 mi. away

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