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Main Street Academy

2700 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 · (336) 703-4185 · Forsyth County
GRADES 06–12HIGH11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL63 STUDENTS
Enrollment
63
High
DISTRICT 1,002 · STATE 761
Student : Teacher
3.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
95%
60 students
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 82%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
5
Grade 7
10
Grade 8
11
Grade 9
25
Grade 10
5
Grade 11
5
Grade 12
2
Student demographics
White
35%
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 42%
Hispanic
1321%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 22%
Black
4165%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 25%
Two+
610%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4267%
Female
2133%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
63
+12 (+24%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
3.6:1
was 2.4:1
% White
5%
was 10%
% Hispanic
21%
was 20%
% Black
65%
was 67%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Main Street Academy

Main Street Academy operates as a very small secondary school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, one of the schools within Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. Current enrollment sits at 63 students spanning grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 761 students per school, that is 92% below typical.

Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools comprises 79 schools with combined enrollment of 51,745 students; Main Street Academy is among them.

On the student-mix side, Main Street Academy logs that 65% of the student body identifies as Black; the rest consists of 21% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 5% White. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 25%.

Looking at school resources, Main Street Academy records 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 3.6:1. The state averages around 19.6:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 95% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Forsyth County put the typical household earns roughly $67,165 per year, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Forsyth County runs 88 public schools (combined enrollment of about 55,902 students), of which Main Street Academy is one.

Nearest neighbor: Carter G. Woodson School, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a high-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Main Street Academy has edged up 24%, going from 51 students in 2018 to 63 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 10% to 5% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio widened from 2.4:1 in 2018 to 3.6:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Main Street Academy typically covers classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Forsyth County at a glance

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Population
389,977
Census ACS
Median income
$67,165
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
55,902 students

Quick facts

School name
Main Street Academy
District
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Address
2700 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Phone
(336) 703-4185
County
Forsyth County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
63
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
3.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
60 (95%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
370150002764
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Main Street Academy
How large is Main Street Academy?
Main Street Academy enrolls approximately 63 students in grades 06-12.
What age range does Main Street Academy serve?
Main Street Academy serves students from grade 06 through grade 12.
How many teachers does Main Street Academy have?
Main Street Academy employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Main Street Academy?
At Main Street Academy, the student body is approximately 5% White, 21% Hispanic, 65% Black, 10% Two or more.
What district is Main Street Academy in?
Main Street Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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