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Dillard 6-12

2501 NW 11TH ST, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33311

About Dillard 6-12

Dillard 6-12 is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it is part of the Broward County Public Schools system. It is for students in grades 6 through 12. The school has between 1,300 and 1,500 students, and there is one teacher for every 22 students. This allows for organized teaching in middle and high school. Dillard 6–12 offers a full curriculum with core academic classes, college prep classes, and electives. Students can take Advanced Placement (AP®) classes and tests, and 17% of them do. This gives students who want to work hard access to difficult academic challenges. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 63% of the students come from low-income families, and 98% of them are minorities. This is similar to the makeup of the people who live nearby. According to latest news & World Report, Dillard 6–12 is the 493rd best school in Florida. In the 2025–2026 school year, 16% of students will be good at math and 27% will be good at reading. These are places where students might need more help with their homework. This school is the best school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dillard 6-12 Contact Information

Address

2501 NW 11TH ST, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33311

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Phone

(754) 322-0800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 27% in Reading.
107
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2199
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 240 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dillard 6-12

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.77%
Asian 0.18%
Hispanic 6.05%
Black 90.81%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
1.77%
Asian
0.18%
Hispanic
6.05%
Black
90.81%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2199
51.98%
1143 Female
48.02%
1056 Male

Student Population

2199 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

366 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recent changes at Dillard 6-12 High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are making a big splash! The school recently finished a new park site project with a budget of $100,000. This was part of the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks Bond Program. This change is expected to make the learning environment better for all students.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of schoolwork does Dillard 6-12 offer?

Ans. Dillard 6-12 is a middle and high school that focuses on hard academics and personal growth in a supportive setting.

Q2. How does the school get students involved?

Ans. Students can join clubs, play sports, and take part in arts programs to learn about their interests and improve their leadership and teamwork skills.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. Tutoring, counseling, and guidance services help students reach their academic goals and deal with personal problems.

Q4. How does the school make the culture better?

Ans. To keep the learning space safe and welcoming, respect, inclusion, and accountability are stressed.

Q5. How do schools get students ready for life after school?

Ans. Career guidance, mentorship, and skill-building programs help students get ready for college, a trade, or a job.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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