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.Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy - Home
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.
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.
Athletics Winston-Salem Prp is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are classified as a 1A school. The school is a part of the Greater Triad 1A/2A Conference.Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
State Championships Winston-Salem Prep has won the following NCHSAA team state championships: Men's Basketball: 2008 (1A), 2012 (1A), 2013 (1A), 2014 (1A), 2018 (1A), 2020 co-champs (1A)Men’s Basketball Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved July 28, 2025. Women's Basketball: 2015 (1A), 2016 (1A)Women’s Basketball Championship Results. NCHSAA. Retrieved July 28, 2025. Women's Outdoor Track & Field: 2008 (1A), 2009 (1A), 2015 (1A)Women’s Team Champions. NCHSAA. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
Notable alumni Zack Austin, professional basketball playerZack Austin - 2022-23 - Men's Basketball. High Point University Athletics. Retrieved June 17, 2026. Danny Gathings, professional basketball playerDanny Gathings Player Profile. basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved January 23, 2025. Reggie Johnson, professional basketball playerReggie Johnson. University of Miami Athletics. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
References
External links WSPA website