Parent Survey 2023

Why do our families choose to come to and stay at ?

94% of families choose to stay at Steward

We wanted to know why. Every fall, hundreds of Steward families participate in a survey. You share why you chose Steward (a caring atmosphere, top-notch faculty and leaders, and a small community) and why you stay at Steward. The survey looks at all facets of the school, from academics to athletics, arts, facilities, leadership, and communications.

We were happy to find:

Overall experience 4.5 Leadership 4.5

Steward families praise

Academics

Quality of faculty

Academic challenge

Curriculum

Steward families celebrate care and Community

Atmosphere, culture, and community

School pride and spirit

Steward knows your children

Faculty care and concern

Steward families prioritize health and Wellbeing

Child’s satisfaction and enthusiasm

Emphasis on emotional wellbeing

Steward families love Results

Delivery of mission

Reputation in the community

Graduate placement record

Intend to stay through graduation

In 2020-2022, The Steward School was awarded the following:

Richmond Times-Dispat ch Top Workplace (’20, ’21, ’22)

Virginia Living magazine’s Best of Virginia Top Schools (’20, ’22)

S tyle Weekly ’s Family Favorites: Favorite Private School (’20)

niche.com Best Private K-12 Schools (’20, ’21) niche.com Most Diverse Private High School (’21)

Room to grow

We noticed your questions about the following topics. Our school leadership pledges to focus resources on these important areas, each of which received approximately 4 stars and was mentioned in the narrative comments:

DINING OPTIONS

We are improving the program as we come out of the pandemic.

SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY

We have been working with a school-focused consultant and making upgrades.

APPROPRIATENESS OF DISCIPLINE

We will provide families more transparency and information, when possible.

DIVERSITY OF STUDENT BODY, FACULTY, AND STAFF

We will continue to lean into our values of inclusion and belonging, recognizing the many challenges and plethora of viewpoints.

Events and volunteer opportunities are being refined, and we are introducing new families to our culture.

Steward’s Impact on Students

We asked parents about Steward’s impact on their children. 93% of comments were positive

Positive in every way. All three of my children are thriving academically, socially, and emotionally. They approach each school day with eager anticipation and happiness to be with their friends and teachers.