World Language Academy High School
CPS choice · 9-12
At a glance
In 2025–26, 317 applications were recorded for 55 offers (GoCPS, 2025–26 school year - the most recent seat data SchoolNav has).
- Cultural fit
- 60% of students were chronically absent in 2026 - about what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2026).
- Academic performance
- The state's 2026 rating is Developing - the fourth of its five ratings (ISBE Report Card 2026).
- Academic fit
- 90% of teachers stayed from one year to the next - about what's typical for CPS high schools (ISBE Report Card 2026). Average class size is 18.8; about 11.3 students per teacher, computed from all-teacher staffing.
- Social-emotional fit
- There is 1 school counselor per 180 students (ISBE Report Card 2026). 55% of students with IEPs spend most of the school day in general classrooms - about what's typical for CPS high schools.
Computed from published data with its source and year on every clause - a description, never a grade.
Basics
CPS-published · verified Nov 2024
- Address
- 3120 S KOSTNER AVE
- Neighborhood
- South Lawndale
- Phone
- (773)535-4334
- Hours
- Unknown - not verified yet
- Website
- https://wl.lvlhs.org
- Before and after care
Supplemental care not found.
SchoolNav searched the school’s website and the main care providers’ pages in Sep 2026 and found no before or after care. Some programs are never posted online, so ask the school office or on a tour.
- Arts and creative
Drawing, Modern/Hip-Hop Dance, Plays/Acting, Step Dance, Theater, Band/Orchestra, Fundamentals/Theory of Music, Student Art Club, Graphic Design, Percussion, Student Music Club, Art Studio, Dance, Guitar, Talent Show, Web Design, Choir/Chorus, Drama, Mixed Media
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Sports
Cheerleading, Football, Girls' Basketball, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Volleyball, Pom-Pon, Step Dance, Wrestling, Boys' Baseball, Boys' Track, Chess, Girls' Softball, Baseball, Boys' Basketball, Boys' Soccer, Boys' Volleyball, Conditioning and Fitness, Girls' Cross Country, Girls' Swimming, Running, Zumba, Basketball, Boys' Water Polo, Dance, Soccer, Boys' Cross Country, Boys' Swimming, Girls' Track, Softball, Volleyball
From the school’s CPS profile, for the 2026-27 school year. Checked Sep 2026. Offerings change each year, so confirm on a tour.
- Climate survey
- Unknown - no CPS school ID on record
5Essentials - the latest survey in detail
Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools, Classroom Disruptions, and Teacher Safety are rated above the CPS average; Teacher-Teacher Trust, Reflective Dialogue, and School Safety are rated below it this year.
From the 2026 CPS 5Essentials survey (25-26). Scores are benchmarked 1–99 (not percentages) - higher is stronger, and each is shown against the CPS average that same year. This is a newer survey on a different benchmark than the component levels above, so the two aren’t directly comparable.
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Ambitious Instruction
61 ▬ about the CPS average (60)- Academic Press· students-reported49 ▼ below the CPS average (55)
- English Instruction· students-reported71 ▲ above the CPS average (65)
- Math Instruction· students-reported62 ▼ below the CPS average (69)
- Quality of Student Discussion· teachers-reported63 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Supportive Environment
55 ▬ about the CPS average (56)- Expectations for Postsecondary Education· teachers-reported51 ▼ below the CPS average (56)
- Safety· students-reported48 ▬ about the CPS average (49)
- School-Wide Future Orientation· students-reported64 ▬ about the CPS average (62)
- Student-Teacher Trust· students-reported57 ▬ about the CPS average (56)
Collaborative Teachers
54 ▬ about the CPS average (52)- Collaborative Practices· teachers-reported59 ▼ below the CPS average (63)
- Collective Responsibility· teachers-reported55 ▬ about the CPS average (52)
- Quality Professional Development· teachers-reported66 ▲ above the CPS average (55)
- School Commitment· teachers-reported55 ▲ above the CPS average (43)
- Teacher-Teacher Trust· teachers-reported37 ▼ below the CPS average (49)
Effective Leaders
62 ▲ above the CPS average (52)- Instructional Leadership· teachers-reported67 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
- Program Coherence· teachers-reported59 ▲ above the CPS average (52)
- Teacher Influence· teachers-reported61 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
- Teacher-Principal Trust· teachers-reported59 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
Involved Families
67 ▲ above the CPS average (50)- Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools· teachers-reported80 ▲ above the CPS average (53)
- Parent Involvement in School· teachers-reported57 ▲ above the CPS average (49)
- Teacher-Parent Trust· teachers-reported65 ▲ above the CPS average (50)
Supplemental measures
Additional survey topics UChicago reports outside the five core measures.
- Academic Engagement· students-reported66 ▼ below the CPS average (70)
- Academic Personalism· students-reported56 ▬ about the CPS average (58)
- Classroom Disruptions· teachers-reported68 ▲ above the CPS average (42)
- Classroom Rigor· students-reported50 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Course Clarity· students-reported53 ▬ about the CPS average (54)
- Emotional Health· students-reported58 ▬ about the CPS average (57)
- Human & Social Resources in the Community· students-reported38 ▬ about the CPS average (38)
- Importance of High School for the Future· students-reported66 ▬ about the CPS average (67)
- Innovation· teachers-reported60 ▲ above the CPS average (56)
- Inquiry-Based Science Instruction· students-reported64 ▲ above the CPS average (59)
- Parent Supportiveness· students-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (41)
- Reflective Dialogue· teachers-reported52 ▼ below the CPS average (61)
- Rigorous Study Habits· students-reported54 ▬ about the CPS average (57)
- School Connectedness· students-reported60 ▬ about the CPS average (58)
- School Safety· students-reported48 ▼ below the CPS average (57)
- Socialization of New Teachers· teachers-reported34 ▼ below the CPS average (40)
- Student Peer Relationships· students-reported65 ▬ about the CPS average (65)
- Student Responsibility· teachers-reported57 ▲ above the CPS average (38)
- Teacher Safety· teachers-reported74 ▲ above the CPS average (48)
UChicago Consortium — the 2026 cycle (school year 25-26) is re-benchmarked to spring 2024 (SY25+); it is NOT level-comparable to the spring-2013-benchmarked component levels shown elsewhere.
Programs (2)
| Program | Entry grades | How seats are offered | Test required | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General Education Neighborhood | 9 | Lottery | No | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Health Science Career & technical Your child must take the HSAT to apply. | 9 | Point-based | Yes | CPS-published · verified Oct 2026 |
Local School Council
CPS-published· verified Oct 2026The Local School Council is a group of parents, staff, and neighbors who help run this school. They vote on the budget and the school plan. Their meetings are open to the public, so you can go and listen.
Next meetings
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
- Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at 3:30 PM
CPS lists the date and time. Ask the school office where the meeting will be held.
Members for 2026 to 2028
- Margaret M Loranger · Principal
- Margarita Ulloa · Parent
- Ana Cabrera · Parent
- Ericela Garcia Fuentes · Parent
- Ma Luisa Villeda-Martinez · Parent
- Maria Perez · Parent
- Elizeth Arguelles · Community member
- LUKE BIGELOW · Teacher
- Alison M Eichhorn · Teacher
- Vesna Carrasquillo · School staff (non-teaching)
- Melissa Bello · Student
- Abigail Orona · Student
- Alexis Pelayo · Student
CPS keeps the official list of council meetings and members. See the CPS council list.
Parent questions & conversation
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