- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winston-Salem, NC
Atkins Academic & Tech High
Federal NCES profile for Atkins Academic & Tech High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370150003176
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkins Academic & Tech High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Winston-Salem · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkins Academic & Tech High has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins Academic & Tech High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Winston-Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150003176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Atkins Academic & Tech High held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.7 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370150003176 · Winston-Salem, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,187 enr · 17.5:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Atkins Academic & Tech High held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.7 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Atkins Academic & Tech High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High
2,145 students
- Ronald W Reaga
Ronald W Reagan High School
2,122 students
- R J Reynolds H
R J Reynolds High
1,759 students
- East Forsyth H
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- Parkland High
Parkland High
1,569 students
- This school
Atkins Academic & Tech High
1,187 students
What this shows Atkins Academic & Tech High reports 1,187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkins Academic & Tech High compares
Atkins Academic & Tech High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 54% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,187 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,187
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,811
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.6 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Atkins Academic & Tech High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atkins Academic & Tech High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkins Academic & Tech High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Winston-Salem
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atkins Academic & Tech High
How many students attend Atkins Academic & Tech High?
Atkins Academic & Tech High has 1,187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winston-Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,192 (2022-23) → 1,190 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Academic & Tech High?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkins Academic & Tech High is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atkins Academic & Tech High?
30.3% of students at Atkins Academic & Tech High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkins Academic & Tech High?
The largest demographic group at Atkins Academic & Tech High is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Winston-Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkins Academic & Tech High?
Atkins Academic & Tech High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atkins Academic & Tech High rank among high schools in Winston-Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins Academic & Tech High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Winston-Salem, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Winston-Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Atkins Academic & Tech High, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.