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Grades: 6 - 8 | 237 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.
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 | 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.: 20%) |
| 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, 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. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | 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
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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