Grades: 6 - 8 | 229 students 
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. For more information, please view our interactive viewbook at www.ThankYouShadySide.org.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarians |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 8 |
| Year Founded | 1883 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 229 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 26% State avg.: 20% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 62% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Geometry, Math I & II (three year high school course), |
| Average SAT score | 1905 |
| Average ACT score | 27 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Common Dress Code) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 2 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $23,950 |
| % on Financial Aid | 17% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,086 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Katie Mihm |
| 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, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Lego League/Robotics, Math Counts, PJAS, Philosophy Club, Science Olympiad, Team America Rocketry Challenge Math Counts, PJAS, Lego League/Robotics, Philosophy Club, 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: 05/28/2014
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Shady Side Academy Senior School (1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fox Chapel Country Day School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Fox Chapel Country Day School (0.5 miles away)
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