| Definition of Terms |
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| School Level |
High school |
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| School Type |
Magnet School |
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| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
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| County |
Broward County, FL |
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| Total Students |
2327 students |
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| % Male / % Female |
48% /
52% |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
131 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 771 students | | Grade 10 - 599 students | | Grade 11 - 502 students | | Grade 12 - 455 students |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio |
1:18 |
1:19 |
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| Students by Ethnicity |
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| % American Indian |
n/a |
n/a |
| % Asian |
1% |
2% |
| % Hispanic |
5% |
18% |
| % Black |
89% |
26% |
| % White |
5% |
52% |
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| Additional Student Information |
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| % Eligible for Free Lunch |
51% |
26% |
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| % Eligible for Reduced Lunch |
8% |
6% |
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| % Migrant Students Enrolled |
1% |
n/a |
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| School District Name |
Broward County School District |
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| Number of Schools Managed |
285 |
24 |
| Number of Students Managed |
272,444 students |
15,852 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$2,307,391,000 |
$150,286,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$2,530,606,000 |
$148,035,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$8,469 |
$9,481 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$9,289 |
$9,339 |
| District Graduation Rates |
91% |
90% |
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- Dillard High School is an historic public high school located in Fort Lauderdale of Broward County, Florida. Dillard is available to all of Broward County. This school was established in 1907. The school is a magnet school for high technology and performing arts.
- Dillard has an FCAT school grade of "D" for the 2008-2009 academic year.
- Magnet Programs
- Performing Arts Program
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Dillard Center for the Arts (DCA) provides a high level of intensified training in dance, music, theater, and visual arts, as well as a 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
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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 relationships 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.
- 2008 shooting
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In the morning of November 12, 2008, 15-year-old student Teah Wimberly shot classmate Amanda Collette in the main hallway. The school then went under lockdown and Wimberly surrendered to police. Collette was transported to a nearby hospital where she died of her wounds.
- Notable Alumni
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NFL:
- Pat Sims - Defensive Tackle (2008- ) Cincinnati Bengals
- Stanley McClover - Defensive End (2006- ) Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans
- Jovan Haye - Defensive Tackle (2005- ) Carolina Panthers,Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans
- Chris Gamble - Cornerback (2004- ) Carolina Panthers
- Quinn Gray - Quarterback (2003- ) Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Sentinels of the UFL
- Isaac Bruce - Wide Receiver (1994- ) Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers
- Frank Sanders - Wide Receiver (1995-2003) Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens
- Lorenzo White - Running Back (1988-1995) Houston Oilers and Cleveland Browns
- NBA:
- Keyon Dooling - Basketball Player (2000- ) Los Angeles Clippers,Miami Heat,Orlando Magic and New Jersey Nets
- Former Faculty:
- Julian Edwin Cannonball Adderley - Jazz Alto Saxophonist
- External links
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| About This Zip Code (33311) |
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| Population (Approximate) |
65,469 people |
15,366,089 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree |
14% |
27% |
| Population Average Age |
32 years old
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37 years old |
| Average Household size |
3.0 persons
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2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income |
$25,557
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$38,396 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household |
4 rooms |
5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure |
42 years old |
32 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting |
49% / 51% |
67% / 33% |
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