single-sex school

One-gender learning institution

A single-sex school admits only boys or only girls, as opposed to coeducational institutions that enroll both.

Proponents argue students face fewer distractions and can be taught in ways suited to their learning styles; critics question whether separation prepares students for mixed-gender environments.

She attended an all-girls single-sex school through eighth grade.

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gender composition

single-sex schoolcoed

Including both sexes

comprehensive school

educational philosophy regarding gender

single-sex schoolcoeducation

Teaching all genders together

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