DILLARD 6-12

2501 NW 11TH ST
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

1,998 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Dillard 6-12, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a specialized secondary school within the Broward County Public School district that serves students from middle school through high school. The school is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to academic excellence and its robust Performing Arts Magnet program. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career success, while fostering a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes both personal growth and community engagement.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Dillard 6-12 is well-regarded for its historic legacy and its impact on the local community. The school provides a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, competitive academic teams, and nationally acclaimed arts programs. By bridging the gap between middle and high school years, the institution creates a continuous learning environment that encourages students to build long-term relationships with mentors and peers, ultimately aiming to cultivate well-rounded, socially responsible graduates.

1,998

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DILLARD 6-12
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	129
Black	1,810
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
1,810 (90.6%)
Hispanic
129 (6.5%)
White
33 (1.7%)
Two or More
22 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-0800
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,998
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 140

Grade 9 415

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 383

Grade 12 435

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DILLARD 6-12
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	99
Grade 7	128
Grade 8	140
Grade 9	415
Grade 10	398
Grade 11	383
Grade 12	435

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DILLARD 6-12
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,044	52.3%
Male	954	47.7%

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