Winston-salem Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(336)703-6732
- Winston-salem Preparatory Academy serves 378 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Winston-salem Preparatory Academy's student population of 378 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 378 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Winston-salem Preparatory Academy's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #2469 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 17% |
| Black | 74% | 26% |
| White | 1% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Winston Salem/Forsyth County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is Homebound/ Hospital Education (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Homebound/ Hospital Education (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Homebound/ Hospital Education (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winston Salem Homebound/ Hospital Education Grades: PK-12 | 31 students
0.1 miles
2020 E. 12th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336)703-4250 0.1 PK-12 31 - Winston Salem Ashley Academy Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
0.5 miles
1647 Ashley School Circle
Winston Salem, NC 27105
(336)703-4203 0.5 PK-5 536 - Winston-salem Cook Literacy Model School Grades: PK-5 | 252 students
0.8 miles
920 11th Street Nw
Winston-salem, NC 27195
(336)703-4201 0.8 PK-5 252 - Winston Salem J F Kennedy High School Grades: 6-12 | 290 students
0.8 miles
890 E 11th Street
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336)703-4143 0.8 6-12 290 - Winston Salem The Arts Based School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 517 students
1.3 miles
1380 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(336)748-4116 1.3 K-8 517
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