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#707 of 883 private schools in TX

Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy

High School

2455 SE GREEN OAKS BLVD, Arlington, TX 76018

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

3.8:1

Score

5.2

Grades

5th – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

3.8:1

Score

5.2

Grades

5th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#707 of 883

In Arlington

#10 of 12

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About Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy

Dr. R. W.

Goines Stem Academy is a private high school in Arlington, TX. Dr. R.

W. Goines Stem Academy serves approximately 55 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Dr.

R. W. Goines Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #707 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.1 pts below TX schools

5.2

This school 5.2 · Average
TX avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 55 students, Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 3.8:1 students to teachers, Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy compares to 88 public schools serving similar grades in Arlington, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.8:1

This School

14.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

735

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.2

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 100% vs 0%

Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy Arlington Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy (this school)	—	55	3.8:1	5.2
BOWIE H S	0.5 mi	2,355	15:1	5.7
BRYANT EL	0.7 mi	479	13.3:1	6.3
BARNETT J H	1.0 mi	570	12.1:1	6.2
FITZGERALD EL	1.0 mi	550	16.2:1	6.8
ARLINGTON COLLEGIATE H S	1.4 mi	405	25.3:1	8.1
BECKHAM EL	1.8 mi	427	13.3:1	7.5
HALE EL	1.9 mi	332	13.3:1	5.2
VENTURE ALTER H S	2.4 mi	781	11.7:1	4.1
ATHERTON EL	2.4 mi	523	14.9:1	5.7
OUSLEY J H	2.4 mi	865	14:1	7.5
WILLIAMS EL	2.6 mi	608	15.2:1	6.1
BEBENSEE EL	2.6 mi	781	16.3:1	4.9
WORKMAN J H	2.7 mi	1,255	14.1:1	3.8
AMOS EL	2.7 mi	364	13.5:1	5.4
MCNUTT EL	2.8 mi	638	14.8:1	4.7
MANSFIELD TIMBERVIEW H S	2.9 mi	1,827	14.6:1	7.6
TCCSE EARLY COLLEGE H S AT TIMBERVIEW	2.9 mi	273	24.8:1	6.2
ASHWORTH EL	2.9 mi	480	12.6:1	6.2
SAM HOUSTON H S	2.9 mi	3,177	15.6:1	4.8
SEGUIN H S	3.0 mi	1,562	13.1:1	7.2

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention

A+ 9.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.8:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,008

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 1.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Enrollment 55

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2455 SE GREEN OAKS BLVD, Arlington, TX 76018

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. ARLINGTON COLLEGIATE H S (rated 8.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BOWIE H S (rated 5.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WINFREE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - GRAND PRAIRIE (rated 2.9/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Carrollton), a more accessible option. For more schools in Arlington, see our Arlington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
WEST EL Grand Prairie	0.3 mi	622	7.0
BOWIE H S Arlington	0.5 mi	2,355	5.7
BRYANT EL Arlington	0.7 mi	479	6.3
BARNETT J H Arlington	1.0 mi	570	6.2
STARRETT EL Grand Prairie	1.0 mi	521	3.8
FITZGERALD EL Arlington	1.0 mi	550	6.8
ARLINGTON COLLEGIATE H S Arlington	1.4 mi	405	8.1
FARRELL EL Grand Prairie	1.8 mi	584	5.7
BECKHAM EL Arlington	1.8 mi	427	7.5
MANARA STEM ACADEMY - ARLINGTON Irving	1.7 mi	276	5.2
HALE EL Arlington	1.9 mi	332	5.2
WINFREE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - GRAND PRAIRIE Carrollton	2.2 mi	234	2.9
ILTEXAS GRAND PRAIRIE MIDDLE Grand Prairie	2.0 mi	464	5.7
ILTEXAS GRAND PRAIRIE EL Grand Prairie	2.0 mi	931	4.4
LOUISE CABANISS ACADEMY Grand Prairie	2.3 mi	486	7.6
SUZANNA DICKINSON MONTESSORI ACADEMY Grand Prairie	2.0 mi	429	3.3
ATHERTON EL Arlington	2.4 mi	523	5.7
THELMA JONES EL Arlington	2.7 mi	431	7.0
OUSLEY J H Arlington	2.4 mi	865	7.5
MIKE MOSELEY EL Grand Prairie	2.4 mi	603	6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 76018 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,183

Median Home Value

$245,600

Median Rent

$1,855/mo

Population

26,887

College Educated

26.7%

Homeownership

74.4%

Avg Commute

28.5 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

33.3

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LUBBOCK CO JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR Lubbock, TX	50	5.2
POR VIDA ACADEMY CORPUS CHRISTI San Antonio, TX	77	5.2
CHIP RICHARTE H S Georgetown, TX	77	5.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy

What grades does Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy serve?

Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy?

Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy rank in TX?

Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy ranks #707 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy a private school?

Yes, Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy a religious school?

Dr. R. W. Goines Stem Academy has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 67 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 49 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 5th – 12th
Enrollment: 55
Gender Split: 73% M / 27% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Other Religious
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 144 days
Setting: Large City
County: Tarrant County
Phone: (817) 466-8967

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