Why an All Girls School?
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL ADVANTAGE
— BY THE NUMBERS —
“Girls’ schools should not be judged by the absence of boys, but rather by the presence – the confidence, strength, and actions – of the girls themselves.”
INSPIRATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Girls’ schools–where girls take center stage
BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE
At girls' schools, a girl occupies every role
A majority of girls’ school grads report higher self-confidence over their coed peers.
HIGHER ASPIRATIONS
Girls' school students are highly motivated
TWO-THIRDS
of students at all-girls’ schools expect to earn a graduate or professional degree.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM)
Girls' schools foster interests in underrepresented stem subjects
MORE LIKELY TO BE INTERESTED IN STEM
Girls’ school grads are 6 times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology compared to girls who attend coed schools.
DEDICATED TO HOW GIRLS LEARN
Girls' schools capitalize on girl's unique learning styles
Students attending all-girls schools experience higher levels of support from their classmates and teachers than do their female peers at coed schools. 87% feel supported by other students, and 95% feel supported by teachers.
*Source: National Coalition of Girls' Schools ncgs.org
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Girls' schools create a culture of achievement
More than 80% of girls’ school grads consider their academic performance highly successful.
DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Girls' schools empower students to become bold leaders
93% of girls’ school grads say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than peers at coed schools and 80% have held leadership positions since graduating from high school.
*Source: National Coalition of Girls' Schools ncgs.org
Learn More
All Girls Schools Develop Leaders
Article by Dr. Patty L. Fagin, Head of School
Published in the Princeton Packet
National Center for Girls Leadership
Videos: Meet Our Girls
