School Overview
The Language Academy, located in the Rolando neighborhood of San Diego, is a distinguished magnet school within the San Diego Unified School District that specializes in K-8 dual-language immersion. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, where students pursue fluency in both English and a target world language—typically Spanish or French. By integrating language acquisition into core curriculum subjects, the academy aims to foster high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy while promoting cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship among its diverse student body.

Beyond its language programs, the Language Academy is noted for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. The school consistently performs well in district and state assessments, benefiting from a dedicated community of educators and involved families. Its mission emphasizes not only linguistic proficiency but also the development of critical thinking and social-emotional skills. As a magnet program, it draws families from across the district who are seeking an immersive, culturally enriching learning environment that prepares students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.
987
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Language Academy
Demographic Student Count
White241
Hispanic517
Black125
Asian15
Two or More85
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    517 (52.4 %)
  • White
    241 (24.4 %)
  • Black
    125 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    85 (8.6 %)
  • Asian
    15 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: San Diego Unified
Phone: (619)287-1182
Website: http://www.languageacademy.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 321
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 125
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 115
Grade 1 135
Grade 2 127
Grade 3 120
Grade 4 118
Grade 5 110
Grade 6 102
Grade 7 76
Grade 8 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Language Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten115
Grade 1135
Grade 2127
Grade 3120
Grade 4118
Grade 5110
Grade 6102
Grade 776
Grade 884
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Language Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female52152.8%
Male46647.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)