Dillard High School is a historic public middle and high school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school was established in 1907 as Colored School 11 and was later named for black-education advocate James H. Dillard. It is a part of Broward County Public Schools. Dillard is available to all of Broward County.
Serving 1,998 students in grades 6-12, Dillard 6-12 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,998 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dillard 6-12 serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, covering an attendance zone of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 2.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dillard 6-12's student population of 1,998 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,998 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dillard 6-12 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dillard 6-12 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3438 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
38%
Black
91%
21%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dillard 6-12's ranking?
Dillard 6-12 is ranked #3438 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dillard 6-12 often compared to?
Dillard 6-12is often viewed alongside schools like Fort Lauderdale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dillard 6-12?
The graduation rate of Dillard 6-12 is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dillard 6-12?
1,998 students attend Dillard 6-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dillard 6-12 students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dillard 6-12?
Dillard 6-12 has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dillard 6-12 offer ?
Dillard 6-12 offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dillard 6-12 part of?
Dillard 6-12 is part of Broward School District.
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