Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy
Location
1215 N. Cameron Ave. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 United States
Coordinates	36°06′39″N80°13′20″W / 36.1109°N 80.2221°W / 36.1109; -80.2221
Information
School type	Middle and high school
Motto	"Our New Beginning"
Established	2004(21 years ago) (2004)
School district	Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Superintendent	Tricia McManus
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.k12.nc.us/wsprep

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy (WSPA) 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. ^[2]

Overview

Small class sizes

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.

Admission requirements

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]

Athletics

State Championships

Winston-Salem Prep has won the following North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) team state championships:

• Boys Basketball: 2008 (1A), 2012 (1A), 2013 (1A), 2014 (1A), 2018 (1A), 2020 co-champs (1A) ^[3]
• Girls Basketball: 2015 (1A), 2016 (1A) ^[4]
• Girls Outdoor Track & Field: 2008 (1A), 2009 (1A), 2015 (1A) ^[5]

Notable alumni

• Danny Gathings, professional basketball player ^[6]

References

1. "Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
2. Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy - Home
3. Men’s Basketball Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
4. Women’s Basketball Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
5. Women’s Team Champions. NCHSAA. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
6. Danny Gathings Player Profile. basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved January 23, 2025.

External links

• WSPA website