Shady Side Academy

Shady Side Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
423 Fox Chapel Rd,  Pittsburgh, PA
4.4
5.0
1,142 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Cangiano
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1370
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$39,000
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
198
Full Time Teachers
198
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1370
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
96%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
62.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.4%
Two or more races
11.2%
Black
7%
Hispanic
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best Boarding HS in Pennsylvania
#4 Best HS For Stem in Pennsylvania
#9 Best Private K12 Schools in Pennsylvania
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 101 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 90 Students
Penn State 71 Students
University of Pennsylvania 68 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 57 Students
New York University 51 Students
Columbia University 48 Students
University of Southern California 44 Students
Boston University 42 Students
Duke University 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 100 Students
Biology 55 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Economics 39 Students
Political Science and Government 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Finance 33 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Pre-Law Studies 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 109 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/26/2024
Academically rigorous, Shady Side easily claims the most comprehensive independent school program in Pittsburgh, and it draws students from all over the region, country, and world - truly a school with impressive viewpoint diversity and balance. Innovative new Immersives program at the Senior School gives kids kids chance to unique interdisciplinary courses.
5.0
9/9/2024
The best part about shady side academy is the amount of work they give you. It's the perfect balance to make you grow and not be stressed. The worst part is when you get homework in all classes. But I'm looking forward to the new middle school!
1.0 Parent
1/31/2024
Any parent considering sending a child to SSA should speak to alums and past parents. Our experience was terrible and I have two children traumatized by attending this school. One of my children experienced corporeal punishment and humiliation in middle school and the teacher was allowed to remain for several years. The other was mistreated by a coach/math teacher in high school until the then head of school and other teachers and students spoke up. Teachers work here to get free tuition and they are subpar and their children receive better treatment. There was a library assistant who terrorized and humiliated children for years and talked about little kids all over town. Shameful adult behavior allowed to continue for years.
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5.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/5/2022
very very very very very very cool
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5.0 parent
11/20/2014
My children are receiving an excellent education, and I love that I am a partner in the process. With two kids at the Junior School, I have been very impressed with the changes that have been made over the past few years. The math program makes it easy for them to understand math concepts, while als...
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5.0 parent
2/24/2010
I have three children. One child is a sophmore, another in the middle school and the third is in the junior school at SSA. These schools are amazing. First in the junior school they begin to mold your chid with a firm foundation for a successful life. The emphasis in K and 1rst grade is to learn to...
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5.0 parent
5/2/2009
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