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.
1,015
Total Students
42.8
Full-Time Teachers
23.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Language Academy
Demographic Student Count
White249
Hispanic551
Black94
Asian21
Two or More94
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    551 (54.3%)
  • White
    249 (24.5%)
  • Black
    94 (9.3%)
  • Two or More
    94 (9.3%)
  • Asian
    21 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5%)
  • 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)860-5150
Website: http://www.languageacademy.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 1,015
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 321
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 125
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 140
Grade 1 146
Grade 2 109
Grade 3 119
Grade 4 120
Grade 5 115
Grade 6 83
Grade 7 90
Grade 8 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Language Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten140
Grade 1146
Grade 2109
Grade 3119
Grade 4120
Grade 5115
Grade 683
Grade 790
Grade 893
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Language Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female56655.8%
Male44944.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)