Shady Side Academy

Shady Side Academy is an independent coeducational school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 1883. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12, Shady Side enrolls approximately 1,100 students across three campuses in Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh's East End, and Sewickley. The school offers a rigorous college-preparatory program featuring Advanced Placement courses, outstanding arts and athletics programs, and innovative STEM programming. Shady Side Academy's mission is to develop students of intellectual depth, personal integrity, and compassionate engagement with the world. The school's three campuses serve distinct developmental stages, each providing age-appropriate environments for learning and growth. Shady Side's college counseling program achieves outstanding placement at highly selective universities. The school's financial aid program supports a diverse and talented student community. Shady Side Academy is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.