Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad

1215 North Cameron Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/1586

361 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

361

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	159
Black	187
Asian	3
Two or More	6

Black
187 (51.8 %)
Hispanic
159 (44.0 %)
White
6 (1.7 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-6732
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/Domain/1586
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 78

Grade 9 59

Grade 10 36

Grade 11 28

Grade 12 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	64
Grade 7	69
Grade 8	78
Grade 9	59
Grade 10	36
Grade 11	28
Grade 12	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	47.4%
Male	190	52.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)