World Language Academy in Chicago, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

World Language Academy is an urban public school in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299. It serves 323 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.0:1. Its teachers have had 21 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

323 Students

19 Teachers

3120 S Kostner Ave

Chicago, IL 60623 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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World Language Academy Demographics

87%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

World Language Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 16, 2026

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