WORLD LANGUAGES INSTITUTE
549 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The World Languages Institute (WLI), located in Fort Worth, Texas, is a specialized public magnet school within the Fort Worth Independent School District that focuses on intensive language acquisition and global cultural literacy. Designed to prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world, the school offers a unique curriculum that emphasizes fluency in multiple languages—such as Spanish, French, and Chinese—alongside rigorous core academic subjects. By integrating language learning into daily instruction, WLI fosters an environment where students do not just study a foreign language, but use it as a primary tool for learning and communication across disciplines.
The school is widely recognized for its commitment to developing "global citizens" through a curriculum that prioritizes critical thinking, international awareness, and cross-cultural communication skills. Beyond the classroom, WLI often incorporates experiential learning and cultural immersion opportunities, encouraging students to engage with diverse perspectives and real-world global issues. With its strategic location near the Near Southside area of Fort Worth, the school serves as a hub for students who are passionate about linguistics and who seek an educational experience that prepares them for success in an international professional landscape.
The school is widely recognized for its commitment to developing "global citizens" through a curriculum that prioritizes critical thinking, international awareness, and cross-cultural communication skills. Beyond the classroom, WLI often incorporates experiential learning and cultural immersion opportunities, encouraging students to engage with diverse perspectives and real-world global issues. With its strategic location near the Near Southside area of Fort Worth, the school serves as a hub for students who are passionate about linguistics and who seek an educational experience that prepares them for success in an international professional landscape.
549
Total Students
36.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic | 494 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic494 (90.0 %)
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White33 (6.0 %)
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Black15 (2.7 %)
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Two or More4 (0.7 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.4 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | FORT WORTH ISD |
| Phone: | (817)815-2223 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 549 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 36.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 423 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
99
Grade 7
100
Grade 8
99
Grade 9
78
Grade 10
72
Grade 11
54
Grade 12
47
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 99 |
| Grade 7 | 100 |
| Grade 8 | 99 |
| Grade 9 | 78 |
| Grade 10 | 72 |
| Grade 11 | 54 |
| Grade 12 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 332 | 60.5% |
| Male | 217 | 39.5% |
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