At a glance
Reported students
369
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad: 369 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 326
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.6:1
What the reported data says about Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Winston-Salem. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. NCES reports 369 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (45.5%). English learners represent 31.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.68 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 31.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic45.5%
- Black50.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J F Kennedy High
High · Grades 09–12
332 reported students
Early College of Forsyth Co
High · Grades 09–12
306 reported students
Carter High School
High · Grades 11–12
123 reported students
Middle College of Forsyth Cnty
High · Grades 11–12
121 reported students
Walkertown High
High · Grades 09–12
662 reported students
Main Street Academy
High · Grades 06–12
63 reported students
Public schools near Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Center High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| J F Kennedy High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 332 | 0.7 mi |
| Carter High School High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 11–12 | 123 | 0.8 mi |
| Atkins Academic & Tech High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 1,187 | 1.5 mi |
| Carver High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 728 | 1.9 mi |
| R J Reynolds High High · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | 09–12 | 1,759 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad
What grades does Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad serve?
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
How many students attend Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad?
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad reported 369 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 326 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 369 students and 34.68 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad a public, charter, or magnet school?
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad in?
Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, based in Winston Salem, NC, which operates 80 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Career Center (0.7 mi), J F Kennedy High (0.7 mi), Carter High School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.