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Winston-salem Preparatory Academy

1215 North Cameron Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 361 students in grades 6-12, Winston-salem Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Winston-salem Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
361 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2611 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
52%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Winston-salem Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winston-salem Preparatory Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winston-salem Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is ranked #2611 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Winston-salem Preparatory Academy?
361 students attend Winston-salem Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winston-salem Preparatory Academy?
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Winston-salem Preparatory Academy offer ?
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Winston-salem Preparatory Academy part of?
Winston-salem Preparatory Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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