Area: North
Address: 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (map)
Info phone: 412.968.3065

• Type of Institution: Independent college prep (K-12)
• Enrollment: 953*

Shady Side Academy founded in 1883 is Pittsburgh's largest independent co-ed school, serving over 950 students in kindergarten through grade 12. A fine five-day boarding program is available to students in the Senior School.

At Shady Side Academy young people are challenged to do their personal best here. In every aspect of school life - academic, athletic, co-curricular, artistic - our students learn to take risks without fear of criticism and to develop the skills of decision making, self-reliance, independence, cooperation and respect for others.

*As of Spring 2003. This information is subject to change.