Atkins Academic & Technical High

Summary:

Atkins Academic & Technical High is a public magnet high school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving 1,192 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and exceptional results across various student subgroups.

Atkins Academic & Technical High consistently outperforms the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in end-of-course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher than nearby schools like Parkland High and R.J. Reynolds High. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Atkins had 88.4% proficiency in EOC English II, compared to 32.8% for Parkland High and 53.5% for R.J. Reynolds High. This academic excellence is reflected in Atkins' high statewide rankings, with the school consistently placing in the top 20% of North Carolina high schools.

Atkins Academic & Technical High also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 44.55% White, 23.99% African American, 18.2% Hispanic, and 6.71% Asian. This diversity is notable compared to some nearby schools, and the school performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students. Additionally, Atkins ranks in the top 3% of North Carolina high schools for its performance with special education and disabled students, indicating strong support systems for these populations. Despite serving a less economically disadvantaged population than some nearby schools, Atkins still outperforms them academically, suggesting that its success is not solely driven by socioeconomic factors.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 3605 Old Greensboro Road
       Winston Salem, NC  27101


(336) 703-6754

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,035 Help


Feeder schools for Atkins Academic & Technical High:

Elementary:    Ashley Academy
    Petree Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  1,190

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
African American:
23.4%
Hispanic:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Atkins Academic & Technical High ranks better than 82.2% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 14 ranked high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Atkins Academic & Technical High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), African American (23.4%), Hispanic (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atkins Academic & Technical High is 17.4. 11 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atkins Academic & Technical High is $9,035. 9 high schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atkins Academic & Technical High:

SchoolDigger ranks Atkins Academic & Technical High 114th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Atkins Academic & Technical High in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Atkins Academic & Technical High

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Rank History for all students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 73.56 35th 505 93.1%
2014 74.38 52nd 451 88.5%
2015 81.54 36th 531 93.2%
2016 79.07 40th 507 92.1%
2017 81.32 42nd 476 91.2%
2018 86.49 31st 469 93.4%
2019 85.12 40th 514 92.2%
2021 87.77 83rd 594 86.0%
2022 84.39 109th 621 82.4%
2023 87.74 90th 626 85.6%
2024 84.56 114th 640 82.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.53 27th 195 86.2%
2021 95.88 3rd 199 98.5%
2022 93.38 10th 226 95.6%
2023 88.08 19th 249 92.4%
2024 92.60 13th 261 95.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.04 51st 262 80.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.78 11th 349 96.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.79 33rd 424 92.2%
2019 80.86 26th 446 94.2%
2021 81.17 23rd 432 94.7%
2022 83.60 80th 544 85.3%
2023 85.71 88th 597 85.3%
2024 80.26 115th 613 81.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.05 55th 449 87.8%
2019 82.96 45th 475 90.5%
2021 86.73 35th 475 92.6%
2022 82.62 103rd 594 82.7%
2023 89.29 66th 588 88.8%
2024 85.53 103rd 602 82.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.20 48th 349 86.2%
2019 84.97 17th 364 95.3%
2021 87.31 20th 334 94.0%
2022 95.13 12th 330 96.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.60 49th 325 84.9%
2021 74.14 54th 337 84.0%
2022 75.34 78th 398 80.4%
2023 69.32 128th 403 68.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.22 26th 463 94.4%
2019 85.94 33rd 488 93.2%
2021 88.35 30th 481 93.8%
2022 85.58 103rd 585 82.4%
2023 86.15 107th 602 82.2%
2024 83.39 121st 607 80.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.21 18th 89 79.8%
2021 87.11 6th 83 92.8%
2023 80.36 18th 98 81.6%
2024 79.62 21st 101 79.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.22 21st 359 94.2%
2019 88.14 18th 369 95.1%
2021 89.63 18th 364 95.1%
2022 83.97 60th 430 86.0%
2023 89.33 48th 434 88.9%
2024 89.37 50th 437 88.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.01 32nd 340 90.6%
2019 81.69 25th 354 92.9%
2021 85.80 18th 370 95.1%
2022 85.29 68th 436 84.4%
2023 87.01 60th 449 86.6%
2024 80.54 77th 454 83.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Atkins Academic & Technical High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.75 20th 427 95.3%
2019 89.17 16th 444 96.4%
2021 91.42 13th 439 97.0%
2022 88.07 67th 534 87.5%
2023 91.65 41st 537 92.4%
2024 87.73 79th 553 85.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Thursday, May 4, 2017

Open Quote Positive and warm atmosphere. Lots of administrative support and access to technology. Students have many choices among clubs, teams, sports, internships, etc to allow them to explore their interests. The academics are challenging, but staff members really support and encourage students. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, March 16, 2017

Open Quote Everyone here is so friendly, definitely would recommend this school Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 5, 2017

Open Quote Many parents pulled their children out of Atkins in 2016. Most of the time your residential school will be a better fit for your child. Atkins does not a well rounded child and the teachers do not seem to care about the students. After moving my child, I found the other school has better teachers and administration. Atkins looks good on the surface but not when you have to deal with the administration and the teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Atkins Academic & Technical High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 60 195 4 75 1 0 11 0 346
2013 112 193 9 59 1 1 19 0 394
2014 159 221 9 68 1 1 20 0 479
2015 250 243 16 72 1 1 20 0 603
2016 304 274 17 93 3 0 27 0 718
2017 381 298 28 118 2 0 31 0 858
2018 444 296 35 145 1 1 30 0 952
2019 494 293 37 151 2 1 41 0 1019
2020 568 303 56 158 1 1 51 0 1138
2021 579 294 72 176 1 2 61 0 1185
2022 561 290 85 198 2 1 69 0 1206
2023 531 286 80 217 1 1 76 0 1192
2024 526 278 82 246 1 1 56 0 1190

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Atkins Academic & Technical High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 346 34.3 10.0 64.7
2013 394 30.3 12.9 52.8
2014 479 33.4 14.3 42.4
2015 603 40.0 15.0 31.8
2016 718 47.0 15.2 33.3
2017 858 54.6 15.6 30.2
2018 952 58.7 16.2 27.2
2019 1019 61.7 16.5 24.8
2020 1138 65.0 17.4 21.6
2021 1185 64.8 18.2 19.7
2022 1206 69.1 17.4 21.1
2023 1192 68.7 17.3 36.2
2024 1190 68.0 17.4 37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Atkins Academic & Technical High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 346 34.3 10.0 64.7
2013 394 30.3 12.9 52.8
2014 479 33.4 14.3 42.4
2015 603 40.0 15.0 31.8
2016 718 47.0 15.2 33.3
2017 858 54.6 15.6 30.2
2018 952 58.7 16.2 27.2
2019 1019 61.7 16.5 24.8
2020 1138 65.0 17.4 21.6
2021 1185 64.8 18.2 19.7
2022 1206 69.1 17.4 21.1
2023 1192 68.7 17.3 36.2
2024 1190 68.0 17.4 37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Atkins Academic & Technical High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $597 (6.6%) $8,438 (93.4%) $9,035

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atkins Academic & Technical High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 514 High schoolsRanks 90th of 626 High schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Atkins Academic & Technical High)81.482.2
 0.8%
   End of Course Biology (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)57.450.7
 6.7%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Atkins Academic & Technical High)79.587
 7.5%
   End of Course English II (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)5654.4
 1.6%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Atkins Academic & Technical High)71.871.6
 0.2%
   End of Course Math I (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)36.123.3
 12.8%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Atkins Academic & Technical High)76.783.9
 7.2%
   End of Course Math III (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)45.552.1
 6.6%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10191192
 17%
African American293286
 2.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3780
 116.2%
Hispanic151217
 43.7%
Pacific Islander11
White494531
 7.5%
Two or More Races4176
 85.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.8%36.2%
 11.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Atkins Academic & Technical High

Atkins Academic & Technical High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ashley Academy
Elementary : Petree Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,190 students attended Atkins Academic & Technical High.

Students at Atkins Academic & Technical High are 44% White, 23% African American, 21% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Atkins Academic & Technical High ranks 114th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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