Hollister Dual Language Academy

873 Santa Ana Rd. Ste. 200
Hollister, CA 95023

www.hesd.org

847 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hollister Dual Language Academy (HDLA), located in Hollister, California, is a specialized K-8 public school within the Hollister School District. The academy is built on the educational philosophy of bilingualism and biliteracy, offering a rigorous dual-language immersion program. By providing instruction in both English and Spanish, the school aims to ensure that students reach high levels of academic achievement while developing full proficiency in two languages, preparing them to succeed in a diverse, globalized society.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the academy emphasizes the importance of multicultural appreciation and global citizenship. The school fosters an inclusive environment that encourages students to value different cultures and linguistic backgrounds. By integrating language learning with core subjects, Hollister Dual Language Academy strives to create a supportive community where students gain the cognitive and social-emotional benefits of bilingualism, ultimately equipping them with the tools needed for lifelong success in higher education and the workforce.

847

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hollister Dual Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	806
Two or More	9

Hispanic
806 (95.2 %)
White
32 (3.8 %)
Two or More
9 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hollister
Phone:	(831)634-4930
Website:	http://www.hesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	847
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 140

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 80