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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A
Matriculation A
Academics A-
Extracurriculars A
Community A-
Reviews B+
Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades PK-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. At Shady Side, there is a balanced approach to education with a commitment to students’ academic, physical and emotional development.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$66750
Enrollment
470
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
83%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
Endowment
$60 millions
AP
5
Average SAT Score
1293
Average ACT Score
29.1
Class Size
13
Boarding %
16

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +
#3 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +

AP Scores

(2018)
Number of students took AP test
45
Number of tests taken
93
80%
15%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(5)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science AB
Computer Science Principles

Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(69)
Academian (Yearbook)
ACE Dance Club
Anime Drawing Club
Asian Student Union
Astrophysics Club
Bible Study Club
Academian (Yearbook)
ACE Dance Club
Anime Drawing Club
Asian Student Union
Astrophysics Club
Bible Study Club
Big Art Club
Black Student Union (BSU)
Book Club
Bulldog Bellas
Club for Animal Respect and Education (CARE)
Chess Club
Chiapas Club
The Children of Steel
Chinese Language and Culture Club
Cycling Club
Democratic Student Union
DnD Club
East Asian Media Studies Club
Ecology Club
The Egerian
Environmental Club
eSports Team
Families of Haiti Club
Film Studies Club
Gargoyle Society/Drama Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
German Club
Girls Who Code
The Intonations
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club
Jewish Student Union
Kpop Club
Magic the Gathering
Makers Making Change
Manos a la Obra
Math Club
Mental Health Awareness Club
Mentoring Program
Military/Veterans Club
Mock Trial
Model UN
Music Production Club
Outdoors Club
Pep Band
Personal Finance Club
Perspectives Club
Philosophy Club
Political Civil Discourse Society
Pre-Med Club
Public Health Club
Puzzle Club
Quiz Bowl Team
Robotics Club
Rocketry Club
SCI (Spark
Connect
Inspire)
Science Olympiad Team
Service Learning Club
The Shady Side News
Speech & Debate Team
Spikeball Club
Spirit Store
Stage Crew
UNICEF Club
Virtue Mental Club
Who Run the World
WSSA-TV Film Club
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Arts

(21)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Guitar
Jazz
Music Theory
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Guitar
Jazz
Music Theory
Orchestra
Piano
Stagecraft
String
Theater
Voice
2D Studio Art
3D Studio Art
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Portfolio
Studio Art
Architecture
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Contact Info

http://www.shadysideacademy.org
423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
412-968-3180
rgrandizio@shadysideacademy.org
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1883
Campus Size: 130 acres
Boarding Rate: 16%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/05
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS
School Code:
SSAT: 7307
ISEE: 393901
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Frequently Ask Questions about Shady Side Academy

Tell me a bit about Shady Side Academy.
Shady Side Academy is Co-ed private boarding school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1883 , and currently has about 470 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.shadysideacademy.org.
Does Shady Side Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Shady Side Academy is offering 5 AP courses.

In recent years, 80 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Shady Side Academy also have 83% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Shady Side Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 8.66% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 27.56% go to top 25, and about 7.87% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Shady Side Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Shady Side Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Shady Side Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Shady Side Academy in 2024 is $66,750 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at rgrandizio@shadysideacademy.org .
Where is Shady Side Academy located?
Shady Side Academy is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA.
How popular is Shady Side Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Shady Side Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 180 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Shady Side Academy has been favorited by 126 users.
How to start with an application with Shady Side Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Shady Side Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Shady Side Academy’s official site: http://www.shadysideacademy.org or call them at 412-968-3180.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Shady Side Academy?
Yes, here are few: The Kiski School, The Linsly School and

What is the FindingSchool rating for Shady Side Academy?
The overall rating for Shady Side Academy is A.

The section ratings of Shady Side Academy are:
A for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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