Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy

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Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy
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Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy
1215 N. Cameron Ave.

27101

United States
Coordinates 36°06′39″N80°13′20″W / 36.1109°N 80.2221°W / 36.1109; -80.2221
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School typeMiddle and high school
Motto"Our New Beginning"
Established2004(19 years ago) (2004)
School district Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
CEEB code 344466
PrincipalKeisha Gabriel
Staff31.34 (FTE) [1]
Grades612
Enrollment337 (201718) [1]
Student to teacher ratio10.75 [1]
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Red and black
  
MascotPhoenix
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]

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  2. 1 2 Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy - Home