Arlington’s Premiere Private Academy Thank you for visiting RWG STEM Academy, where we partner with parents, students and the community to achieve excellence in learning. RWG STEM Academy educates 5th through 12th grade students and provides them with an opportunity to reach their highest potential. RWG STEM Academy provides a rigorous curriculum that prepares our students for success in college and life through character development, academics, athletics, fine arts, robotics, and more! Our students thrive in a Christocentric environment coupled with a strong academic program that also involves weekly exposure to art, music, athletics and technology. At RWG STEM Academy, we love our students and their families. Our mission is to create and maintain a positive parent partnership which helps to propel our students to achieve their personal and academic goals.

Academic Excellence

Our students get the best of today’s leading educational tools built around Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

A New Culture

We build a strong foundation for our scholars that starts with leadership, accountability, respect and a love for their fellow students.

The Lion’s Corner

Catch up on some of the latest news at our school right here in The Lion’s Corner. Here you’ll find student highlights, news and other key events happening at our school.

For the majority of information concerning your child and their educational journey, please be sure to connect with your child’s teacher and our front office

Numbers Don’t Lie

1. Academic Performance in Private Christian Schools

a. Average Scores on Standardized Tests: Private school students, including Christian school students, generally score higher on standardized tests. For instance, on the 2005 NAEP:

b. Reading: Private school eighth-graders scored 12 points higher on average than public school peers.

c. Mathematics: Private school students scored 18 points higher on average.

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2. Pandemic Performance: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Christian school students scored consistently above national norms

a. Mathematics: Over 10 points higher than the national average.

b. Reading: Approximately 20 points higher than the national average, showing resilience in academic performance during disruptions.

3. Enrollment and Demographics in Private Christian Schools

a. Religious School Enrollment: In 2021-22, about 4.7 million K–12 students attended private schools, with 66% of private schools having a religious orientation, including many Christian schools.

4. Holistic Development and College Success in Private Christian Schools

a. Post-Secondary Education: Students from private Christian schools are:

b. 28% more likely to graduate from college within four years than public school students.

c. 50% more likely to attend religious services weekly as adults, suggesting sustained engagement in faith communities.

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