All-girls college-prep school in Winston-Salem, NC, specializing in support for dyslexia, ADHD, and mild learning differences
Salem Academy is an all-girls, college-preparatory school in Winston Salem, NC, dedicated to fostering the intellectual and social growth of young women. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment specifically designed to accommodate students with mild learning differences, including dyslexia and language-based learning needs. With an average class size of just 8 students, the academy offers the small-group setting and individualized attention necessary for students who require specialized academic support.
The academy features specialized programs for ADD/ADHD support, ensuring that students can thrive both academically and personally. The faculty is highly qualified, with 90% of teachers holding advanced degrees, providing a strong foundation for students navigating learning challenges. Beyond academics, the school offers a rich array of extracurriculars, including arts, music, and various clubs, all within a community that emphasizes integrity and personal discovery.
Salem Academy offers both day and boarding options, with day student tuition starting at $28,300. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and maintains an 87% acceptance rate, welcoming a diverse student body. Families seeking financial assistance may find support through the school's significant financial aid program, which serves 48% of the student population.
| Year Founded | 1772 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,300 |
| Tuition Notes | Day Student Tuition: $28,300 Five-day Boarding Student Tuition: $44,5750 Boarding Student Tuition: $53,500 |
| Total Students | 70 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
| Admissions Director | Jessica Rogers |
| Admissions Associate | Taylor Moulton |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 87 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 48 |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 30 |
| Sports | Fencing · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Asian Student Union · Black Student Union · Class Organizations · Cultural Awareness Club · Debate Team · Ecology Club · Girl Up · Honor Cabinet · House Council · Key Club · Model UN · Mu Alpha Theta · National Honor Society · Salem Ambassadors · Student Council · The Quill Pen (yearbook) · Youth and Government · Show More (1) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Acapella Group |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Coalition of Girls · State or regional independent school association · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Other school association(s) · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | docs.google.com/document/d/1TvSWqvmdH1eSTiFJZxDVOtmpw5oE2AA_3-QmgWwnDqA/edit?usp=sharing |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
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