title: Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy
text: # Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy
  
  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.
  
  ## 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.
  
  