World Language High School

3120 S Kostner Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, World Language High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

World Language High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

World Language High School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

World Language High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of World Language High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3023 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of World Language High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of World Language High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of World Language High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of World Language High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in World Language High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in World Language High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in World Language High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of World Language High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of World Language High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in World Language High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
60%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is World Language High School's ranking?
World Language High School is ranked #3023 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of World Language High School?
The graduation rate of World Language High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend World Language High School?
350 students attend World Language High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of World Language High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of World Language High School?
World Language High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does World Language High School offer ?
World Language High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is World Language High School part of?
World Language High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is World Language High School located?
World Language High School is located in the South Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in South Lawndale.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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