Even if it was, it is not the same as in many European countries where it is still compulsory.

As Portuguese it always surprised my that in some European countries people have Latin before any other foreign Language.

In France it is still a differentiator as only good students take Latin. So if you don't want to be seen as a bad student, Latin you go.

When I went to high school in Denmark in the late 90s, Latin was still a mandatory first-year course for students on the language track (the other being the science track).