Benefits of Single-sex Schools for Girls

I went to an all-girls high school and college and really enjoyed the experience. I would like to see my daughter have the same experience. What does the research say about the benefits of single-sex schools for girls? -- Need to Know
Answer: Most research reports positive effects for single-sex high schools for girls on all-subject achievement. Plus, girls attending these schools generally have higher educational and career aspirations. They also will have more leadership opportunities than at coeducational schools. Because all-girls schools are usually smaller, students are likely to get more individual attention -- helping students to build their confidence and self-esteem.
Research also shows that girls in single-sex high schools are able to learn without any cultural bias toward women. They take more active roles in their academic classrooms. Most score higher on standardized tests after attending an all-girls school. At single-sex schools, girls are likely to put more emphasis on grades and leadership and less on attractiveness and money.
Looking into the future, graduating from all-girls high schools has a number of long-term positive outcomes. This includes such things as postsecondary success, reduced unemployment, less chance of dropping out of school and the choice of nontraditional college majors for women, as well as more political activism. Plus, deeper friendships are formed among women when they attend a same-sex high school or college.
You enjoyed your experience at a girls' school. Research supports your view. Most alumnae would recommend that others attend single-sex schools.
As far as college goes, many prominent women have attended all-girls schools. You may recognize their names: Gloria Steinem, Julia Child and Hillary Rodham Clinton.