Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy is a public school located in Forsyth County, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its building location is at the former site of Atkins High School.
Serving 369 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 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy serves the southeast part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy's student population of 369 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Hispanic
46%
22%
Black
50%
24%
White
1%
42%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winston-salem Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is ranked #2611 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Winston-salem Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Winston-salem Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Atkins Academic & Tech High School, Ronald W Reagan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Winston-salem Preparatory Academy?
369 students attend Winston-salem Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy?
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winston-salem Preparatory Academy offer ?
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winston-salem Preparatory Academy part of?
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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