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 2,199 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 21:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 2,199 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dillard 6-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dillard 6-12's student population of 2,199 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
Blue and Grey
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
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
91%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 87%.
How many students attend Dillard 6-12?
2,199 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 21:1, 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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