Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy

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]

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

Winston-Salem
,
North Carolina
27101
Information
School typeMiddle and high school
Motto"Our New Beginning"
School districtWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
CEEB code344466
PrincipalReggie Hunt
Staff31.34 (FTE)[1]
Grades6–12
Enrollment337 (2017–18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio10.75[1]
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Red and Black
        
MascotPhoenix
WebsiteWSPA School Website

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.

Financial support

Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy is backed up by a $650,000 grant by a grant of the Winston-Salem State University institution.

With the aid of this institution students have access to the following:

  • Library services
  • Tutoring
  • Career and health planning
  • Admissions and financial aid offices
  • Pre-college programs:
  • Health Careers
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • The Aerospace Academy
  • Summer Enrichment programs

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. This admissions are led by the school counselors Rhonda Scott or Cheryl Perry-Jones.[2]

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

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