2. Researchers at the University of Michigan compared graduates of Catholic single sex high schools with graduates of Catholic coed private schools:

– Girls at the single sex schools did better in science and reading.
– Students from single sex schools had more confidence in their abilities and higher education aspirations.

 

3. Research made in Florida by researchers at Stetson University with the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test):

boys in coed classes: 37% scored proficient

 

girls in coed classes: 59% scored proficient

 

girls in single-sex classes: 75% scored proficient

 

boys in single-sex classes: 86% scored proficient.