Co-Ed or Single Sex Schools?

Question

I've been to 3 different high schools. The first one I went to was a single sex school. The teachers were so pedantic about small things that didn't actually have anything to do with passing school (eg. too much make up, wearing a necklace). This school also tried very hard to act like a private school even though it was public.

The co-ed schools I've been to are a lot more relaxed. They are actually concerned about the things that matter (eg. passing assignments). The teachers are far friendlier and the whole atmosphere is very relaxed.

In your experience and your area, which school did you choose, or would you choose? Do you find the similar things happening too?

Ryan's Mum- I actually found the opposite. At the single sex school girls had expensive school bags, wore make up etc. The teachers spent so much time making sure that their uniform was worn correctly, they were made to take nail polish and make up off. I also wonder, how on earth is this going to help me pass my exams?

H-Man, I went to OGHS and now I go to KVC. I'm glad I made the move, I should have done so much earlier.

Jelly Bean Factory- I went to HS in Australia. There were no druggies in my year (year 11 & 12) It's the best school I've been to. It was a public co ed in Western Sydney.

Jelly Bean Factory- I went to HS in Australia. There were no druggies in my year (year 11 & 12) It's the best school I've been to. It was a public co ed in Western Sydney.

Answer 1

I believe our youth is cushioned enough and parents who send their children to a school with all the same gender just furthers this cushioning. It is the real world! why are some people so afraid of having boys and girls together? I would definatley agree that single sex schools tend to be more stuck up and when both genders are involved it is more real.

Answer 2

I went to all private (church supported) coed schools from 1st grade through college. I think co-ed schools are great, when there are rules in place that the teachers/faculty can & will support and enforce. There are distractions from the opposite sex, but good teachers can control this (for the most part). I would not say that all co-ed schools are relaxed, but you can find just about any level of strictness if you look far enough. I think some kids need the stricter type school, and the question of co-ed or not really should be secondary.

My 3 kids are now in a co-ed private high school run by the same (my) church. I am happy with this school for the most part. My biggest concern has been the newer teachers they bring in on occasion. Some of the new teachers just don't know how to manage a classroom, or can't seem to keep up with the students and inform parents if they are struggling. The co-ed (church) boarding high school I went to (24 years ago) seemed to have more qualified and experienced teachers.

I would say interview students and their parents and sit in on some classes (if the school will allow). There are also online ratings for almost every established school of any significance. These things are most likely going to be more important than whether the school is co-ed or not.

Good luck in your search.

Answer 3

I agree I have been to both, although at different ages, and in my experience the single sex school (girls) wasn't such a great idea for high school, I can see the pros for primary school though. I admit it was good to not have silly boys there messing it up in the young ages, but as we got to age 11-12 (which is when I left) the girls became incredibly mean and bitchy. Girls who continued at that school often became a little odd about guys and some rather promiscuous, more than I knew in co-ed schools. The co-ed schools were more relaxed (could just be the school though) and though boys can be annoying sometimes, and there can be couples there, life is co-ed so there's no point in being segregated, I am in favour of co-ed education for high school. I think it's only a small amount of people who would be seriously distracted enough by the opposite sex or try to attract them especially after years of education together. It depends a lot on the individual and I think kids should have a choice not just have it decided what is best for them.

Answer 4

Co ed In terms of education you'd probably get a better one at a single sex school since there aren't any guys/girls there to distract you, but I don't have any proof of that. Co-ed is definitely more fun though

Answer 5

Well sounds like you had a bad experience at a single sex school. In honesty go to a co-ed school but it is the closest thing you will experience in life. But that does not entirely mean to choose one because of just gender. Choose a school that is prestigious and has good results and status curricularly.

Answer 6

It depends on the person. Some people do better at single sex schools, others need co-ed.

I personally am not in favor of public or private schools. I prefer homeschool.

Answer 7

I went to a single-sex school where the teachers and principal were very strict. But that did a lot of good for the students, we were better behaved, we got better results, we ended up now with good careers. The co-ed schools in my area were a lot more relaxed, like yours. And noticeably, too there were more discipline problems and overall results were not that good. I am proud of my school until today, and I did not regret going to a school with teachers who were more strict and less friendly.

Answer 8

In my opinion co-ed schools are better for all-round personality development. Kids learn to behave in the company of opposite sex. Such schools may have problems, though sometimes only, due to intermingling of sexes but by and large co-eds are better.

Answer 9

ed single sex schools

Answer 10

I agree with H-Man on this (though I am a female). My children and I all went to co-ed schools...but more time was spent on impressing members of the opposite sex, than on studying.

I graduated #499 out of a senior class of 1,000--just exactly average--had I been in an all girls' school, I'm certain my grades would have been much higher. Same is true of all my children.

Answer 11

Well Im going to a single sex school for boys. I personally like it because I can be myself, you know? I dont need to worry about impressing any women because they're arent any. I get the freedom I wouldnt get from a co-ed school.