All Girls Advantage
THE ALL GIRLS ADVANTAGE
There is power in a school designed for girls.
At Josephinum, we have known since 1890 what research continues to show: girls thrive when they are given the space, support, and community to become exactly who they are meant to be.
WHY ALL-GIRLS? 
WHY IT MATTERS
Girls deserve a place where they can take up space.
An all-girls school creates an environment intentionally designed around the experiences, needs, and strengths of young women. At Josephinum, students are encouraged to ask questions, take intellectual risks, discover their voices, and lead with confidence.
“Girls' school environments are uniquely positioned to meet girls where they are and equip them with the tools, support, and relationships they need to thrive.”
JOSEPHINUM ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART
THE DIFFERENCE
What girls gain at the Jo.
01
Confidence
In an all-girls environment, students have room to find their voices, try new things, make mistakes, and grow without worrying about whether they fit someone else's expectations.
02
Leadership
From the classroom to athletics, student organizations, service, and campus life, girls have opportunities to lead. They learn not just to participate, but to step forward.
03
Academic Ambition
Girls are encouraged to pursue their interests boldly — including in mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and other fields where women have historically been underrepresented.
04
A Voice That Matters
Students learn that their ideas matter. They are encouraged to speak up, exchange ideas openly, advocate for themselves, and listen thoughtfully to others.
60%
of girls' school graduates report higher self-confidence than their coed peers.
3×
more likely to consider engineering careers than girls' school graduates' coed peers.
Source: Dr. Linda Sax, UCLA — Women Graduates of Single-Sex and Coeducational High Schools
DREAM BIGGER
There's no ceiling on what she can become.
Research shows that the benefits of an all-girls education extend into students' academic interests and future aspirations.
6× more likely
Girls' school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in math, science, and technology compared with girls who attended coeducational schools.
— Dr. Richard A. Holmgren, Allegheny College
HER VOICE MATTERS
A place where she knows she belongs.
Girls' school students are more likely to experience an environment that welcomes open and safe exchanges of ideas. At Josephinum, that sense of belonging is strengthened by something we've been building for more than 135 years: sisterhood.
“Nearly 87% of girls' school students feel their opinions are respected at their school.”
— Goodman Research Group, The Girls' School Experience: A Survey of Young Alumnae of Single-Sex Schools
The Jo is more than a school.
It's a place where young women discover their strengths, find their voices, and build a sisterhood that lasts a lifetime.
HER FUTURE
Women who lead start by being given the chance to lead.
Girls' schools remain a small part of the American educational landscape, yet their graduates are represented at remarkable levels among women in national leadership. An all-girls education gives students the opportunity to see themselves as leaders — and to practice leadership every day.
20%
of women serving in the U.S. Congress graduated from girls' schools
13%
of female U.S. Senators graduated from girls' schools
22%
of women in the U.S. House graduated from girls' schools
Source: National Coalition of Girls' Schools
THE JO DIFFERENCE
And then there's the sisterhood.
Research can tell us about confidence, academic ambition, and leadership. But there is something else that makes Josephinum unique: the relationships our students build with one another.
The sisterhood formed at The Jo is something our students carry with them long after graduation.
QUESTIONS FAMILIES ASK
Is an all-girls school right for my daughter?
Every student is different. Here are a few questions families often consider when exploring an all-girls education.
What makes an all-girls education different from a coeducational school?
An all-girls environment allows the school experience to be intentionally designed around the academic, social, and developmental needs of young women. At Josephinum, students are encouraged to lead, speak up, take intellectual risks, and explore their interests with confidence.
Will my daughter have opportunities to participate and lead?
Absolutely. From athletics and student organizations to service, campus ministry, the arts, and classroom discussions, Josephinum students have opportunities to discover their strengths and take on meaningful leadership roles.
COME SEE THE DIFFERENCE
Imagine her here.
Come experience an all-girls education built around faith, intellect, compassion, confidence, and sisterhood.
VISIT THE JO APPLY TO JOSEPHINUM Shaping young women to lead with purpose.
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart · Chicago, Illinois
