Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy

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

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
27101

United States
Coordinates36°06′39″N 80°13′20″W / 36.1109°N 80.2221°W / 36.1109; -80.2221
Information
School typeMiddle and high school
Motto"Our New Beginning"
Established2004 (21 years ago) (2004)
School districtWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
SuperintendentTricia McManus
CEEB code344466
PrincipalKeisha Gabriel
Staff31.34 (FTE)[1]
Grades6–12
Enrollment337 (2017–18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio10.75[1]
LanguageEnglish
Campus typeSuburban
ColorsRed and black
  
MascotPhoenix
Websitewsfcs.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]

Overview

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Small class sizes

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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

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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]

Athletics

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State Championships

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Winston-Salem Prep has won the following North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) team state championships:

  • Boys Basketball: 2008 (1A), 2012 (1A), 2013 (1A), 2014 (1A), 2018 (1A), 2020 co-champs (1A)[3]
  • Girls Basketball: 2015 (1A), 2016 (1A)[4]
  • Girls Outdoor Track & Field: 2008 (1A), 2009 (1A), 2015 (1A)[5]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Winston-Salem Preparatory Acad". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy - Home
  3. ^ Men’s Basketball Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  4. ^ Women’s Basketball Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  5. ^ Women’s Team Champions. NCHSAA. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
  6. ^ Danny Gathings Player Profile. basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
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