The school’s Latin program has faced enrollment issues for years, according to CPS data shared with the Tribune.
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Walter Payton College Preparatory High School to cut some Latin language programming citing budget restraints, low enrollment

The ripple effect of Chicago Public Schools’ $732.5 million budget deficit is spreading on campuses around the city, as the district has moved to cut teaching staff and some assistant principals. With rising costs and federal pandemic aid dried up, the district’s financial woes are forcing school officials to make tough decisions.

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