WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY
World Language Academy is a public elementary school that is part of the Hall County school district, located in Flowery Branch, GA with about 948 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, World Language Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
World Language Academy (WLA) is a distinctive public magnet school located in Flowery Branch, Georgia, serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Hall County School District, the academy is nationally recognized for its innovative dual-language immersion model. The school’s core mission is to foster academic excellence and global citizenship by immersing students in both English and a target world language—typically Spanish—throughout their elementary and middle school years. This instructional approach ensures that students not only achieve high levels of literacy in two languages but also gain a deep appreciation for diverse cultures.
Beyond its bilingual curriculum, WLA emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based educational environment that prepares students for success in a global society. The school focuses on building "global leaders" by integrating technology, collaborative projects, and character development into the daily experience. By creating a collaborative community of students, parents, and educators, the academy strives to bridge cultural gaps and provide students with a competitive edge, equipping them with the cognitive and social skills necessary for high school and beyond.
For more information, contact World Language Academy at (770) 967-5854 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
(770) 967-5854
http://wla.hallco.org/web/
WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY is a public school in Flowery Branch, GA with about 948 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hall County
- Total Students:
- 948
- Teachers:
- 52.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 948 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 57.5%
- White
- 36.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.2%
- Male
- 46.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.