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Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy

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Posted November 26, 2007

This school was portrayed to be an academic magnet school when we called to inquire about the school. My daughter had one teacher that went out of his way to challenge my daughter; but that was the extent of it. Class rooms are uncontrolled, my daughter did her homework in class then assisted the other students as the teachers aide. I would not recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2007

I think the school is a good school for the most part, but feel they can improve on some things. We were promised that the JROTC would be there, after 3 years, still no JROTC. The classes are great as far as the options that are available but, they could use more foreign lanuages. The lunch time should be a bit longer, not everyone has time to finish before they are sent back to class.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
50%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
23%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
25%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 64% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled students75%
Limited English proficiency22%
Proficient in English74%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students46%
Female50%
Male41%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<5%
Non-disabled students51%
Limited English proficiency11%
Proficient in English50%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students62%
Female61%
Male63%
Black57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities25%
Non-disabled students66%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English62%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female50%
Male46%
Black43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities13%
Non-disabled students52%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English49%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students67%
Female77%
Male58%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities33%
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English69%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students53%
Female56%
Male50%
Black53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<5%
Non-disabled students58%
Limited English proficiency20%
Proficient in English55%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students62%
Female67%
Male58%
Black61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities<5%
Non-disabled students67%
Limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English64%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 79% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 82% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 83% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
51%
Civics and Economics

The state average for Civics and Economics was 80% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%
English I

The state average for English I was 83% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 77% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
United States History

The state average for United States History was 82% in 2011.

34 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students70%
Female79%
Male58%
Black70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities80%
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Biology

All Students81%
Female83%
Male80%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%
Academically giftedn/a

English I

All Students78%
Female83%
Male72%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities40%
Non-disabled students84%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English77%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Course (EOC) tests to assess high school students in Algebra I, English I, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 84% 26%
Hispanic 9% 13%
White 3% 53%
Two or more races 2% 4%
Asian 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Richard Watts
Fax number
  • (336) 727-2961

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1215 North Cameron Ave
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