Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy
1215 North Cameron Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 | (336) 727-2781
- Grades: 6-12
- Student Enrollment: 386
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 386 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1215 North Cameron Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
- Principal or Admin: Mr Richard Watts
- Fax: (336) 727-2961
- Website: www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Magnet School
Additional School Details
Date School Opened: 01-JUL-04
School Program Type: Magnet
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
College Board Number: 344466
School District Details
- Forsyth County Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,735
- Graduation Rate: 75.0%
- Dropout Rate: 5.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.7
- Enrolled Students: 52,672
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 386
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 189 (49.0%)
- Females: 197 (51.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 25 (6.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 265 (68.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 290 (75.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Black | 354 | 91.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 4.4% |
| White | 13 | 3.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 104 | 26.9% |
| 7th Grade | 49 | 12.7% |
| 8th Grade | 43 | 11.1% |
| 9th Grade | 50 | 13.0% |
| 10th Grade | 39 | 10.1% |
| 11th Grade | 35 | 9.1% |
| 12th Grade | 66 | 17.1% |
Graduation Information (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
91.5%
District:
72.7%
State:
71.7%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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