Imagine a place where your child has the opportunity to explore new interests in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Envision a place where your child can engage with educators and staff who are leaders in their fields and are committed to your child’s individual needs. Picture a place where your child will learn to excel in the classroom, in the arts, in athletics and in life. Shady Side Academy is that place.

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.

At Shady Side Academy, there is a balanced approach to education with a commitment to students’ academic, physical and emotional development. Putting that approach into action is a caring faculty and staff, who are dedicated to fostering a true love of learning in students.

To meet the specific needs of children in various life stages, Shady Side Academy is set on three unique campuses. From the neighborhood setting of the Junior School in the East End to the suburban setting of the Middle and Senior Schools in Fox Chapel, students are part of something special. Small class sizes encourage a strong sense of community among the students, faculty, staff and parents.

Shady Side Academy’s academic program provides a challenging, yet nurturing, atmosphere in which learning occurs at the highest levels. The broad academic program exists in an atmosphere that encourages inquiry, questioning, self-determination and creativity. Technology is integrated throughout PK-12 classrooms.

Arts and athletics are an integral part of the curriculum. Music, visual and performing arts are intertwined into all levels of learning, and students are encouraged to explore an array of athletic options and find the sport or activity that is best for them. Extracurricular activities and clubs support students¿ diverse interests, including community service.

Faculty members are leaders in their respective fields. Sixty percent hold advanced degrees, and they participate regularly in professional development activities. They believe in a traditional approach to learning while developing creative curricula and determining how to best meet the needs of individual students.

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