About
World-Class Education
Shady Side Academy has set the standard for educational excellence in Western Pennsylvania for more than 130 years.

Our Mission
Challenging students to think expansively, act ethically and lead responsibly.
Admissions
Visit Opportunities
Register for a Zoom information session or a Saturday campus tour today!

Because "How" Matters
At Shady Side Academy, the difference is "how" – how we engage, how we explore, how we educate.
Schools
FOUR CAMPUSES, ONE ACADEMY
Across 189 acres and four campuses, SSA students have plenty of space to learn, play, create and compete.

TWO WAYS TO BOARD
Seven- and five-day boarding options offer an enriching Senior School experience in a supportive residential community.
Academics
Signature Programs
Learn more about the academic programs that set SSA apart from other schools.

College-Ready
Our three full-time college counselors help SSA students find their best fit colleges.
Arts
A Commitment to the Arts
At a time when other schools are cutting arts programs, our commitment to the arts has never been stronger.

Alumni in the Spotlight
Alumni in the arts include a Tony winner, two Grammy nominees and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Athletics
Support our Sports Teams
Check the calendar for upcoming events and cheer on our athletes.

Playing at the Next Level
Each year, a number of our graduates go on to play athletics in college.
Student Life
THE VALUE OF SERVICE
All students engage in service projects that reach beyond our campuses to the greater Pittsburgh region and around the world.

GETTING INVOLVED
Extracurricular clubs and activities abound at Shady Side, allowing students to explore new interests, meet new friends and take on leadership roles.
Support
The Blue & Gold Fund
Your support provides innovative programs and experiences that prepare our students to make a difference in the world.

Make a Gift
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference in the lives of our students and faculty. Make your gift now.
#SSANow
A Day in the Life
What is SSA really like? Watch our videos to get a peek into a typical day in the life of Shady Side students.

In Their Own Words
Read our blogs, and get to know our students and faculty as they share their experiences at SSA.

Family Participation Challenge

Family Giving Challenge

Your Participation Matters!

Mark your calendar to participate in the Blue & Gold Fund Family Giving Challenge on #GivingTuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Each family that makes a gift of any amount to the Blue & Gold Fund from July 1-Nov. 29, 2022 will be invited to a night out at the movies, hosted by the Shady Side Academy Alumni & Development Office!

Supporting the Blue & Gold Fund fuels SSA's highly relational teaching models, real-world learning experiences, a community that nurtures expansive thought, and so much more. More importantly, it brings us all together in support of a common purpose.

Community participation in the Blue & Gold Fund is crucial to securing funding from foundations and other donor support. Your gift will be impactful in a multitude of ways. Please consider participating in this challenge and we will see you at the movies!

For more information on how to give, contact Parent and Special Giving Officer Megan Chasin.