Shady Side Academy

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Shady Side Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
423 Fox Chapel Rd,  Pittsburgh, PA
4.3
4.3
1,142 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Tom Cangiano
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1380
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$40,900
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
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
198
Full Time Teachers
198
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1380
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
99%
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%

School Rankings

#3 Best Boarding HS in Pennsylvania
#5 Best HS For Stem in Pennsylvania
#9 Best Private K12 Schools in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

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 98 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 90 Students
Penn State 75 Students
University of Pennsylvania 71 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 62 Students
New York University 58 Students
Columbia University 52 Students
Boston University 51 Students
University of Southern California 46 Students
Yale University 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 100 Students
Computer Science 52 Students
Biology 50 Students
Economics 42 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Finance 41 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Pre-Law Studies 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 105 Reviews
1.0 Alum
8/19/2025
terrible in every aspect. i had the worst time here and would not wish going to shady side on my worst enemy. preppy culture, kids do cocaine in bathrooms, sports are abysmal, college counseling is awful. i had to go through the entire process myself because of how bad they are at their jobs. food is pretty bad as well.
5.0 Junior
8/11/2025
The school has many clubs, anyone can host a club, there are many opportunities. However, school's support for clubs and other student activities seemed less avid and proactive. The school has a strong group of students and a positive culture where you can interact and cooperate with others.
5.0 Parent
7/8/2025
Just had a wonderful experience this year for our two boys. We will be returning this August and are very impressed with the impressive teachers and their kindness. Every time I dropped my kids off I felt they were in a safe and secure environment to ensure the best learning. Country day's perfect location nestled in the woods is awesome for outdoor learning. Such an awesome year that flew by quickly.
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4.3 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/21/2026
Athletics is required at the Senior School, but the athletics department refuses to talk to parents. For example, the last three years parents requested that Athletics Administration attend a Senior school coffee, but they refused. Countless other departments have attended parent coffees when reques...
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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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Shady Side Academy

Shady Side Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 423 Fox Chapel Rd in Pittsburgh, in the Fox Chapel neighborhood. Annual tuition is $40,900. The school has a total enrollment of 1,142 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Shady Side Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1380 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,052,540. Discover additional schools in the area, like Shady Side Academy Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shady Side Academy.

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