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Why All-Girls?

The Girls' School Advantage

Recent research supports that all girls' school graduates are more prepared for college, are more likely to pursue higher educational degrees, and have higher career aspirations.

A growing body of research during the past decade has documented what all-girls’ school educators have long understood: All-girls’ schools give young women the best education to succeed in college and the world beyond.


Woodlands Girls Love Science & Math

Studies show that graduates of girls' schools are six times more likely to pursue careers in STEM fields.

STEM Strength

48% of girls' school alumnae rate themselves great at math compared to 37% of girls in coed schools.

Higher Confidence

At the start of college, girls' school alumnae rate their confidence in mathematics 10% higher than their coed counterparts.


Woodlands Girls Build Robots

UCLA research shows that three times as many alumnae of single gender schools plan to become engineers.

Technical Expertise

At the start of college, girls' school alumnae rate their confidence in computer skills 10% higher than their coed counterparts. Our Robotics Club at Woodlands consistently ranks among the top teams in the state.


Woodlands Girls Change the World

Our graduates leave prepared—and determined—to change the world.

Political Dialogue

Political dialogue thrives in all-girls schools. Nearly 60% of girls’ school graduates—compared to 47.7% from coed schools—actively engage in political discussions in class and with peers.

Social Awareness

These young women see staying informed about world events as essential. At Woodlands, this passion is strengthened by Sacred Heart Goal III: a commitment to social awareness that leads to action.