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All-Girl Advantage
Giving Girls an Edge
Education has been in the tradition of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary since their beginnings in France, where they created a school for girls in the 1800s. The Sisters' education ministry expanded significantly after relocating to Cleveland, with Magnificat's founding in 1955 addressing demand for all-girls' Catholic education on the West Side. This legacy benefits Magnificat students today through a longtime understanding of and respect for how girls learn best — paired with a commitment to innovation as the field of education continually evolves.
Research demonstrates that young women achieve a higher level of academic success in an all-girl educational setting. Graduates of single-gender schools generally also have an easier time with the transition to college. The ability to establish their optimal individual style of learning, in conjunction with excellent academic preparation, provide them with a strong foundation for post-secondary education.
Research demonstrates that young women achieve a higher level of academic success in an all-girl educational setting. Graduates of single-gender schools generally also have an easier time with the transition to college. The ability to establish their optimal individual style of learning, in conjunction with excellent academic preparation, provide them with a strong foundation for post-secondary education.
My favorite part about going to an all-girls school is how everyone pushes you to be a better version of yourself.
— Lucy '26
— Lucy '26
List of 6 items.
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50%
of all women graduating from girls' schools rate their public speaking ability as high (vs. 39% at co-ed schools) -
6 times
more likely to consider majoring in STEM -
60%
of girls' school graduates report higher self-confidence than their co-ed peers -
80%
have held leadership positions since graduating from high school -
87%
Percentage of girls who feel their opinions are respected at school (vs. 58% at co-ed schools) -
93%
of girls' school graduates say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than peers at co-ed schools
Sources:
- Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA, Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools: Differences in their Characteristics and the Transition to College
- Goodman Research Group, The Girls’ School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools
- Dr. Richard A. Holmgren, Allegheny College, Steeped in Learning: The Student Experience at All-Girls Schools National Coalition of Girls’ Schools
Our Mission
We educate young women holistically to learn, lead, and serve in the spirit of Mary’s Magnificat.
