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Dillard High School
(754) 322-0800
2501 NW 11th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Level: 9-12
District: Broward County Public Schools

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Dillard High School, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Census Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	5.25%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	88.74%	(2008)
Hispanic:	4.19%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	0.61%	(2008)
Multiracial:	1.11%	(2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0.1%	(2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:	15.72%	(2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	67.19%	(2008)

Dillard High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	3
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	3

Dillard High School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2009-08-24 “My daughter is a student at Dillard, in the performing art magnet program; She started 10th grade today! She enjoyed her freshman year last year. She took AP and honors courses and did fairly well; with the exception of her AP English class. Her teacher was one of those, as previous reviewers mentioned, did care one way or the other, if she passed or failed. I am happy to say that she did Pass English (language arts) but with little help from this teacher. On the other hand, she took a robotics class that she totally enjoyed and much of that is due to the kindness, dedication and respect she received from Mr. Meyers. All of the extra activities, Football, basketball, Marching Band (yea!) are all outstanding. The dedication that the coaches, music teachers, dance teachers, etc., they have for the students and the school are outstanding! Go Panthers!! <3” Posted By: student Quality Score: 3 2009-07-21 “This School has a great magnet performing arts program that everyone should be dying to get into. We work very hard as students and love what we do. As for the teachers most of them just give work and could care less what you do with the information in the textbook.To me its like if your family isn't from around the school or wasn't a graduate of the school you get treated differently by certain staff members. Don't get me wrong some teachers are great but some just don't have the passion for teaching as others. Honestly I feel that the worst teachers and staff members are the ones who graduated from the school. They are so lazy and mean. Truly I only stay here for the magnet program because its a great program and I can say that coming to dillard has made me happy for the most part:)” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2009-06-02 “I think this school is great.It has alot of academics and school activities for students.They always keep the parents updated on everything unlike other schools i know of.” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2008-12-09 “I am a 2008 graduate of Dillard High school..member of the tech program.. i didnt like the program because i wasnt interested in what they offered but it was a really good program..they had numerous activities for students and creative programs to enter into..as far as the academic goes..it was fair..it wasnt the best because first of all its not a high quality school where we can afford the best books and best teachers so we work with what we have..and if students arent applying theirself then thats them..i recieved a 19 on my ACT which isnt bad..if i were to take it again im sure i wouldve recieved a 20..so dillard isnt all that bad..especially with the extracurricular activities like the cheerleading team..which is the best by the way..me being one for four years..so i wouldnt down this school because it does have positive aspects despite its negative comments..” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2008-09-09 “I am a junior at Dillard High School. In my opinion the school isnt very good in the academic area but I think most of the teachers aren't to blame. They do the best they can do while at the same time doing what is instructed for them to do. The prinicipal is the one that should be looked at. But Dillard excels in sports. Their cheerleading team were the district champions, their football team were also district champions, and the boys basketball were the state champions in 2008. Dillard has a lot to offer with its performance arts program and high-tech program. Every school has its flaws but I would recommend Dillard to anyone.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2008-09-05 “I'm a senior at Dillard High School, in the performing arts magnet program, and I love it. We have tons of supplies and opportunities that we couldnt have at any other school. Being in the magnet program, I'm kind of seperated from the general population, and I rarely ever see fights or drugs or anything like that. The school has really good security, and most of the teachers are really involved in helping you succeed. In academics, we have too big classes and too little textbooks, but the teachers do the best they can.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2008-08-26 “My child was recruited to the PA magnet and was told there were high level academics despite the low State grade of the school. There have been a few good classes, but for the most part the academic level is very, very low and my child's academic needs have not been met at all. Things are not improving -- they are getting worse as the School grade also shows -- the school went from a C to a D to another D. Even the gifted classes are nothing but FCAT drill and kill at a low level. And just because a class is called one thing, something completely different is sometimes taught and students sometimes get credit for courses they didn't really have. I do not recommend this school and am sorry I put my child in it.” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2008-04-17 “I am a sophmore here at Dillard also. It's true about the teachers. They never teach us anything. They write the assignments on the board, and say 'here, do this.' It's just too much going on, between the violence, fights, drugs, and the harrassment. I would never reccommend anyone to this school. I don't plan on being at Dillard too much longer.” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2008-04-11 “I am a freshman at dillard high school. This school carries a really bad name, and although they dont fully live up to it, its somewhat a very true statement. Violence, fighting and drug abuse are enforced by most of the students. The school dosent make it any better. With barely any school spirt, or exciting things to do, this school would leave you in extreme bordem. I am a student in the tech building. They do not inform us of any of the activities that we can participate in. I do not enjoy this school at all. Also alot of the teachers are not good teachers, and since middle school i have barely learned any thing. Most of them dont even care t check the work and recieving an A dosent mean you know the material. I wouldnt recommend this school to anyone. Maybe the preforming arts magnet is better.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2008-01-11 “I'm not getting the same material in my classes that my friends are getting in the same classes at other schools.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2007-09-29 “This school has a very bad name out there, when my daughter was told she would be attending DHS she didn't want to attend this school, now that she is part of the Performing Arts Magnet program and has settled in with her teachers she is liking it, she even admitted to me that she had the wrong attitude at first because of what her friends were saying about the school. I believe if the student puts their mind to it they can achieve what ever their goals are, and yes the school still has a bad name out there but she is an A student and continues to be.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 2 2007-05-20 “I'm an honor graduate of DHS. I took advanced classes and challenged myself. I m sorry to say that this didn't adequately prepare me for college. In college, a professor mentioned that I did not know how to study. Though I defended the accusation, inside I knew she was correct. While a DHS student, I did not learn how to take notes, unless the teacher prefaced a statement with, You should write this down . I did not learn critical thinking skills as most of my courses were rote memory. I studied by having a good memory of what the teacher lectured on the days leading up to exams. I opened my textbooks and referred to my notes only when homework was due. Most times, my books stayed in my locker. I was not put in any situations to develop time management skills. Academically and socially, I was challenged for college.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2006-12-24 “The school is good im a 9th grader out at the school its my first year, it;s not the bad as people may make it seem. The technology program is wonderful i love my teachers their great they actualy teach me. I encourage any students in broward county that are interested in performing arts and the tech program.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 3 2005-07-25 “great school, bad area, wonderful program.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2005-06-05 “great performing arts magnet program.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2005-04-06 “Dillard is an okay school. The students have unlimited resources but dont use them efficiently.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2005-04-06 “Although a 'd' school, the music is wonderful here! I would fully recommend this school to all aspiring musicians.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-03-01 “The Emerging Computer Technology Magnet program at Dillard High School is excellent. It is well designed, with a new building and all new machinery and electronics. My son finished 9th grade with a dvd he made himself that was like a portfolio of his computer and graphic designs made throughout the year. I have only had 2 teachers that I did not think were absolutely top notch. My son enjoys his classes. He is in all advanced classes and still thrives with honor roll grades. The director was part of the reason that the program worked so well. She is still involved, however her replacement is also wonderful. I consider the diversity of the students a plus. My comments only apply to the computer magnet. As for the main campus, my son and I have no complaints.” Posted By: staff Quality Score: 5 2004-07-06 “This is an awesome school. Some people doubt this school because of it's academic grades and overall grade as a school but there are some real intelligent students and teachers at Dillard and on a scale one to ten I rate this school a 9.”