Welcome! 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.
Debate Team Advances to Top 32 of International Competition
SSA Philadelphia Alumni Reception Set for Nov. 29
Two Middle School Students Named to PMEA Band Festival
Hillman Center and 42Five Present Concert for Patients at Children's
Four Senior School Students Named to PMEA Honors Jazz Festival
Mission & Philosophy
Hillman Performing Arts Series
SSA at a Glance
Value of an SSA Education
The Admissions Team
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