Benefits of All-Girl School
"On my first day at Ursuline, I immediately felt welcomed by the overwhelming sense of community and sisterhood that surrounded me. I feel increasingly confident in my choice of school as I have been able to challenge myself with coursework that I know will prepare me for college and beyond." – Gabrielle Adams ’24
In an all-girls learning environment, students are given a unique opportunity to grow and learn in a space where their voices are heard, their skills are sharpened, and their self-confidence soars. At Ursuline, our girls and young women develop both a sense of self and a deep connection to the concept of sisterhood, which underscores how they see themselves and work with others in our global society. When girls are given the opportunity to lead, problem solve, collaborate, and innovate with just girls, the answer to the question of “Can I?” is always “Yes!”
Ursuline Academy is a member of the International Coalition of Girls' Schools. Below are key findings of the benefits of all-girls education.
The Girls' School Advantage Where Girls Learn Best
Research findings “reveal a consistent portrait of girls’ school graduates who are more engaged academically and socially than their coeducated peers … these results demonstrate differences in areas of critical importance in the twenty-first century for women as they enter university and beyond”
Research findings “reveal a consistent portrait of girls’ school graduates who are more engaged academically and socially than their coeducated peers … these results demonstrate differences in areas of critical importance in the twenty-first century for women as they enter university and beyond”
Any school will put your daughter on the stage, but Ursuline will give them the mic." - Jane Lyons '18
Girls’ school grads are more likely than coeducated peers to have a goal of participating in community action initiatives and to think it’s essential to become involved in environmental issues.
Graduates of girls’ schools report greater confidence than coeducated peers in their ability to use technical science skills, understand scientific concepts, generate a research question, explain study results, and determine appropriate data collection.
Graduates of girls’ schools are more likely than co- educated peers to plan to vote in elections and to publicly voice their opinion about a cause.
Graduates of girls’ schools count their respect for others with different beliefs and their ability to work cooperatively with diverse people as strengths.
When asked about their ability to work and live in a diverse society, 75% of girls’ school graduates say they value improving their understanding of other countries and cultures and are nearly 10% more likely than coeducated peers to have the goal to help promote racial understanding.
More than 2/3 of girls’ school graduates report frequently supporting their arguments with logic.
Graduates of girls’ schools are more likely than coeducated peers to frequently seek alternative solutions to a problem and explore topics on their own, even when not required.