Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy 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.<ref name="WS/FCS">Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy - HomeOverviewSmall class sizesThere 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.Financial supportWinston-Salem Preparatory Academy is backed up by a $650,000 grant by a grant of the Winston-Salem State University institution.With the aid of this institution students have access to the following: Library services Tutoring Career and health planning Admissions and financial aid offices Pre-college programs: Health Careers Engineering Mathematics The Aerospace Academy Summer Enrichment programsAdmission requirementsWSPA 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. This admissions are led by the school counselors Rhonda Scott or Cheryl Perry-Jones.