How do you get into World Language Academy High School?

Rank it on your GoCPS application by November 13. World Language Academy High School offers Health Sciences — each program has its own admission route, and several take no admissions test at all.

Does World Language Academy High School have a ranking?

No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

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World Language Academy High School

3120 S KOSTNER AVE · 374 students · grades 9-12

By the numbers

Graduate in 4 years

85%

district 86% (-0)

Enroll in college

69%

district 65% (+4)

CPS status

Good Standing

district accountability

CPS publishes no school ranking — it retired its 1+/1/2+ levels — so these sit beside the district average rather than a position in a list.

About WORLD LANGUAGE HS

MISSION Through our standards-based curriculum, students develop academic and social skills, as well as an appreciation of languages and cultures, to prepare for college and careers. We recognize the inter-dependency of the modern world and education. Therefore, we strive to develop students who are literate in two of the world’s dominant languages and challenge students to excel in the languages of mathematics, science, history, and the arts. Upon graduation, World Language students are prepared with the skills needed for their post-secondary success. VISION World Language High School is committed to the development of young people who value cultural experiences, ethnic diversity, and life-long learning. Located on the Little Village Lawndale High School Campus, World Language High School specializes in developing students who are literate in two of the world’s dominant languages: Spanish and English. We take pride in ensuring that our students are fully bilingual and able to communicate fluently and professionally in both languages thus greatly enhancing their academic and career opportunities. Students at World Language High School are offered several pathways to success. Students may choose one of our “Jumpstart to Jobs” programs which lead to early college credit and certification in their c

3120 S KOSTNER AVE, Chicago, IL 60623 · 7735354334

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Programs you can apply to here

Health Sciences

You apply to a program, not just to a school — and several of these take no admissions test.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get into World Language Academy High School?: Rank it on your GoCPS application by November 13. World Language Academy High School offers Health Sciences — each program has its own admission route, and several take no admissions test at all.
Does World Language Academy High School have a ranking?: No — and neither does any CPS school. The district retired its 1+/1/2+ school levels, so any ranking you see comes from a third party, not CPS. What CPS does publish is on this page: the graduation and college-enrollment rates beside the district average.

Closest other high schools

Multicultural Arts High School · 0.1 mi
Greater Lawndale High School For Social Justice · 0.1 mi
Infinity Math Science and Technology High School · 0.1 mi
David G Farragut Career Academy High School · 1.7 mi
New Bronzeville & Englewood HS · 1.8 mi
Acero Charter Schools - Major Hector P. Garcia MD · 1.8 mi

School facts, graduation and college-enrollment rates come from the City of Chicago open data portal, refreshed 2026-09-12. The official source of truth for admissions is cps.edu/gocps.

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