Frequently Asked Questions

Five simple steps: (1) submit an inquiry, (2) we reach out to schedule your tour, (3) submit your child's application, (4) your child completes a brief assessment, and (5) you receive a decision by email. We guide you through every step.

As early as age 2, in our Preschool program. We're glad to help you find the right starting point.

No — we use rolling admissions, so there's no set deadline. We encourage families to apply early, as spaces fill quickly for the coming school year.

Once your child's application is submitted and the assessment is complete, our admissions team follows up by email with a decision.

Yes — we welcome transfer students throughout the year. Our counselor personally walks you through the transition and helps your child settle into class.

No — there is no application fee to apply to South Hills Academy.

Hours vary by division:
Kindergarten: 8:00 AM – 2:50 PM  ·  Elementary: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM  ·  Middle & High: 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM  ·  Preschool: please contact our office.
Our office is open Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Minimum days dismiss at student lunch times. See each division's full daily schedule:

Our class sizes are intentionally small — an overall 1:4.7 faculty-to-student ratio — 70 faculty serving 333 students — an average class size of about 18, and a cap of 25. Once a class nears that cap we open another section rather than overcrowd, so every student gets real, individualized attention.

Yes — all students wear the SHA school uniform. Our admissions team will walk you through the uniform guidelines when you're ready to enroll.

At this time, transportation is available for boarding students only.