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Dillard High School
2501 Nw 11th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311-5702 -  Map
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School Overview:
Definition of Terms Dillard High School
School Level High school
School Type Magnet School
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Broward County, FL
Students & Faculty
Total Students 2327 students
% Male / % Female 48%  /  52%
Total Classroom Teachers 131 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 771 students
Grade 10 - 599 students
Grade 11 - 502 students
Grade 12 - 455 students
This School ( FL ) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:18 1:16
Students by Ethnicity
This School ( FL ) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 1% 2%
% Hispanic 5% 22%
% Black 89% 28%
% White 5% 47%
Additional Student Information
This School ( FL ) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 51% 42%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 8% 9%
% Migrant Students Enrolled 1% n/a
School Performance:
( FL ) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name Broward County School District
This School's Agency ( FL ) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 285 20
Number of Students Managed 270,501 students 12,279 students
District Total Revenue $2,307,391,000 $110,828,000
District Expenditure $2,530,606,000 $112,427,000
District Revenue / Student $8,530 $7,795
District Expenditure / Student $9,355 $7,471
District Graduation Rates 91% 81%
School Notes:
  • Dillard High School (located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a high school in Broward County, Florida. Dillard is available to all of Broward County. This school first started in 1907.
  • Dillard High School is a magnet school for high technology and performing arts. The legendary jazz alto saxophonist Cannonball Adderly taught there in the early 1950s.
  • Magnet Programs: Dillard Center for the Arts (DCA) provides a high level of intensified training in dance, music, theater, and visual arts, as well as rigorous academic schedule. Students must demonstrate ability and interest in one of the four artistic academic potential. Such programs within the music department were keyboard, voice, band, orchestra and commercial music. The chorus, chorale, gospel choir, jazz band and rock band performs immensely in Broward county and the Fort Lauderdale community. DCA, in partnership with students, parents, staff, and the arts community, offers a full complement of course offerings, as well as performance and competitive opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.
  • Emerging Computer Technology: The Dillard ECT Program was the first computer-themed program in the county, originating in 1988. It was nationally recognized by The Wall Street Journal in 1995 and holds the District of Broward County's charter chapter of the American Technology Honor Society. Dillard's on-going partnership with Motorola Plantation has been recognized and honored by the State of Florida, as well as the international FIRST Robotics Competition. To build student's resume power, the close relationship with Motorola, Apple Inc., and other partners afford students many opportunities for internships and work-study programs.
  • With courses in digital media, computer programming, robotics, and hardware/network support, any students interested in technology benefits greatly from the advanced training available in this program. In addition, Dillard High School offers many advanced placement and honor courses that help ensure admission and scholarships to many to the nation's top universities and colleges. Over $1,000,000 in scholarships were awarded to Dillard ECT students.
  • Notable alumni: Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver (1994- ) St. Louis Rams.
  • Chris Gamble, Cornerback (2004- ) Carolina Panthers.
  • Quinn Gray, Quarterback (2003- ) Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Keyon Dooling, Basketball Player (2000 -)L.A. Clippers,Miami Heat,Orlando Magic.
  • Frank Sanders, Wide Receiver (1995-2003) Arizona Cardinals,Baltimore Ravens.
  • Lorenzo White, Running Back (1988-1995) Houston Oilers.
  • Mike Drucker, Comedian.
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (33311)
School Zip (33311) (FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 65,469 people 15,366,089 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 14% 27%
Population Average Age 32 years old 38.7 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $25,557 $38,451
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4 rooms 5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 41 years old 32 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 49% / 51% 67% / 33%
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