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Winston-salem Preparatory Academy vs. Atkins Academic & Tech High School

Should you attend Winston-salem Preparatory Academy or Atkins Academic & Tech High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy
1215 North Cameron Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Atkins Academic & Tech High School
3605 Old Greensboro Road
Winston Salem, NC 27101
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Winston-salem Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Atkins Academic & Tech High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 358 students in grades 6-12, Winston-salem Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,190 students in grades 9-12, Atkins Academic & Tech High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
358 students
1,190 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Atkins Academic & Tech High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Atkins Academic & Tech High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
68 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Atkins Academic & Tech High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Academic & Tech High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2611 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#72 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Atkins Academic & Tech High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Academic & Tech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Academic & Tech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 20% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Academic & Tech High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥99%
(Top 1% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Atkins Academic & Tech High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Atkins Academic & Tech High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
69
-
Grade 7 Students
58
-
Grade 8 Students
73
-
Grade 9 Students
61
335
Grade 10 Students
46
289
Grade 11 Students
33
287
Grade 12 Students
18
279

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
53%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Atkins Academic & Tech High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Atkins Academic & Tech High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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