Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy | |
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Address | |
1215 N. Cameron Ave. 27101 United States | |
Coordinates | 36°06′39″N80°13′20″W / 36.1109°N 80.2221°W |
Information | |
School type | Middle and high school |
Motto | "Our New Beginning" |
Established | 2004 |
School district | Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools |
CEEB code | 344466 |
Principal | Keisha Gabriel |
Staff | 31.34 (FTE) [1] |
Grades | 6–12 |
Enrollment | 337 (2017–18) [1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 10.75 [1] |
Language | English |
Campus type | Suburban |
Color(s) | Red and black |
Mascot | Phoenix |
Website | wsfcs |
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There are approximately 85 students per middle school grade and 100 students per high school grade. The average class size is around 20 students per class.
WSPA students are accepted through a process that includes a written essay, an interview, commitment of parent support, a written agreement, promise of volunteer in support of school activities, and a follow-up by letter indicating acceptance to the WSPA Magnet Program. [2]
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