- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dillard 6-12
Federal NCES profile for Dillard 6-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000169
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dillard 6-12 earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 23
- schools in Fort Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dillard 6-12 has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dillard 6-12 ranks #6 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Dillard 6-12 held near 2,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.0 → 106.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-80 students YoY 120018000169 · Fort Lauderdale, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,998 enr · 18.5:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Dillard 6-12 held near 2,199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.0 → 106.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dillard 6-12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school
Dillard 6-12
1,998 students
What this shows Dillard 6-12 reports 1,998 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dillard 6-12 compares
Dillard 6-12 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,998 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,998
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 299 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Dillard 6-12 is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dillard 6-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dillard 6-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,998 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dillard 6-12
How many students attend Dillard 6-12?
Dillard 6-12 has 1,998 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,279 (2022-23) → 2,199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-80).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillard 6-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillard 6-12 is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dillard 6-12?
77.8% of students at Dillard 6-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dillard 6-12?
The largest demographic group at Dillard 6-12 is African American at 90.6% of enrollment, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dillard 6-12?
Dillard 6-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dillard 6-12 rank among schools in Fort Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Dillard 6-12 ranks #6 of 23 schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Dillard 6-12, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.