WINSTON-SALEM PREPARATORY ACAD

Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad is a Title I public high school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Winston-Salem, NC with about 337 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy (WSPA), located on North Cameron Avenue in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system, the academy is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment with a focus on college readiness. The school emphasizes a disciplined, high-expectations culture intended to support students in achieving their post-secondary goals, often catering to a diverse student body within the urban district.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Winston-Salem Prep is well-regarded for its strong athletic programs and commitment to student development. The school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community where faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure students remain on track for graduation. By integrating core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities and a structured learning environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between middle school education and successful entry into colleges and universities.

For more information, contact Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad at (336) 703-6732 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1215 North Cameron Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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WINSTON-SALEM PREPARATORY ACAD is a public Title I school in Winston-Salem, NC with about 337 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
337
Teachers:
31.34
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 337 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WINSTON-SALEM PREPARATORY ACAD is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.

Black or African American
74.8%
Hispanic/Latino
20.5%
Two or more races
3.6%
White
1.2%

Female
56.1%
Male
43.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.