WORLD LANGUAGES INSTITUTE

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.
549
Total Students
36.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WORLD LANGUAGES INSTITUTE
Demographic Student Count
White33
Hispanic494
Black15
Asian1
Two or More4
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    494 (90.0 %)
  • White
    33 (6.0 %)
  • Black
    15 (2.7 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WORLD LANGUAGES INSTITUTE
Grade Student Count
Grade 699
Grade 7100
Grade 899
Grade 978
Grade 1072
Grade 1154
Grade 1247
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WORLD LANGUAGES INSTITUTE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33260.5%
Male21739.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)