McFatter Technical College

Summary:

McFatter Technical College is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Davie, Florida, with a total enrollment of 606 students. This high-performing school is part of the Broward County school district, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state.

McFatter Technical College consistently ranks among the top high schools in Florida, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for exceptional academic performance. The school boasts an outstanding four-year graduation rate of over 99%, significantly higher than the Broward County and Florida averages. Students at McFatter Technical College also significantly outperform their peers in Broward County and the state on standardized tests, with 86% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in FAST English Language Arts, compared to 54% in Broward County and 53% statewide. The school's diverse student population is composed of 22.94% White, 18.81% African American, 48.02% Hispanic, and 7.26% Asian students.

While McFatter Technical College excels academically, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.1% in 2019-2020 to 18.1% in 2022-2023. This is an area the school may need to address to maintain its high levels of achievement. When compared to nearby schools, such as Lauderhill 6-12, which has significantly lower test scores and a much higher chronic absenteeism rate, McFatter Technical College stands out as a model of excellence. The school's proximity to other high-performing institutions, like Nova High School and College Academy at Broward College, may contribute to its success through a competitive and collaborative environment.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

6500 Nova Dr
Davie, FL 33317

(754) 321-5700

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,858

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 606

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.0%

White:

22.9%

African American:

18.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McFatter Technical College ranks better than 96.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 56 ranked high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at McFatter Technical College who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at McFatter Technical College is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48%), White (22.9%), African American (18.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McFatter Technical College is 13.6, which is the 5^th best among 56 high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare McFatter Technical College employs 44.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McFatter Technical College is $9,858, which is the 14^th highest among 56 high schools in the Broward School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McFatter Technical College was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks McFatter Technical College 28^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See McFatter Technical College in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McFatter Technical College

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	96.26	14^th	484	97.1%
2005	97.58	9^th	487	98.2%
2006	95.87	13^th	477	97.3%
2007	97.09	13^th	563	97.7%
2008	94.17	19^th	577	96.7%
2009	96.30	14^th	587	97.6%
2010	96.31	12^th	620	98.1%
2011	95.55	15^th	622	97.6%
2012	92.98	10^th	606	98.3%
2013	93.42	14^th	648	97.8%
2014	92.38	16^th	687	97.7%
2016	89.36	23^rd	693	96.7%
2017	90.29	20^th	714	97.2%
2018	89.61	23^rd	716	96.8%
2019	93.20	4^th	734	99.5%
2021	83.83	45^th	746	94.0%
2022	90.21	25^th	774	96.8%
2023	88.83	29^th	792	96.3%
2024	88.77	28^th	807	96.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McFatter Technical College

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	38	17	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1989	29	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	35
1990	30	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	31
1991	68	9	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
1992	91	14	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
1993	62	10	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1994	124	13	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1995	33	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
1996	33	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
1997	39	4	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
1998	33	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
1999	85	39	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	143
2000	174	65	6	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	284
2001	248	75	12	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
2002	347	74	22	123	2	n/a	n/a	0	568
2003	347	74	22	123	2	n/a	n/a	0	568
2004	331	71	28	144	3	n/a	n/a	0	577
2005	315	77	28	158	3	n/a	n/a	0	581
2006	298	79	24	171	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
2007	267	90	16	184	1	n/a	n/a	15	573
2008	243	86	18	200	1	n/a	n/a	12	560
2009	229	90	20	202	0	n/a	n/a	16	557
2010	222	81	23	214	0	n/a	n/a	21	561
2011	224	104	21	220	2	0	17	0	588
2012	201	107	28	237	1	1	18	0	593
2013	194	107	34	264	0	0	15	0	614
2014	177	127	33	256	0	0	13	0	606
2015	162	133	31	265	0	0	15	0	606
2016	152	128	33	278	0	0	14	0	605
2017	140	129	34	276	0	0	21	0	600
2018	151	122	38	274	0	0	23	0	608
2019	142	128	52	256	0	0	27	0	605
2020	138	133	55	257	1	1	25	0	610
2021	141	125	55	256	2	2	22	0	603
2022	134	110	54	275	2	2	19	0	596
2023	139	114	44	291	1	2	15	0	606

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McFatter Technical College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	61	19.0	3.2	11.5
1989	35	20.0	1.7	8.6
1990	31	23.0	1.3	0
1991	80	25.0	3.2	15
1992	110	33.0	3.3	9.1
1993	82	33.0	2.5	8.5
1994	152	38.0	4.0	11.8
1995	40	46.0	0.9	10
1996	40	46.0	0.9	10
1997	49	50.0	1.0	18.4
1998	40	52.0	0.8	7.5
1999	143	55.0	2.6	32.2
2000	284	71.0	4.0	11.3
2001	397	76.0	5.2	7.6
2002	568	89.0	6.4	11.6
2003	568	89.0	6.4	11.6
2004	577	91.0	6.3	10.1
2005	581	94.0	6.2	14.8
2006	572	94.0	6.1	18.2
2007	573	41.0	14.0	18.1
2008	560	165.5	3.4	17.7
2009	557	222.9	3.0	25.9
2010	561	171.5	3.2	37.2
2011	588	82.4	7.1	36.9
2012	593	87.5	6.7	38.1
2013	614	90.0	6.8	41.2
2014	606	85.0	7.1	42.6
2015	606	91.0	6.6	44.9
2016	605	94.0	6.4	44.6
2017	600	94.0	6.3	49.5
2018	608	96.0	6.3	57.9
2019	605	43.3	13.9	46.9
2020	610	42.3	14.4	45.4
2021	603	42.3	14.2	47.3
2022	596	44.3	13.4	45.6
2023	606	44.3	13.6	51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McFatter Technical College

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	61	19.0	3.2	11.5
1989	35	20.0	1.7	8.6
1990	31	23.0	1.3	0
1991	80	25.0	3.2	15
1992	110	33.0	3.3	9.1
1993	82	33.0	2.5	8.5
1994	152	38.0	4.0	11.8
1995	40	46.0	0.9	10
1996	40	46.0	0.9	10
1997	49	50.0	1.0	18.4
1998	40	52.0	0.8	7.5
1999	143	55.0	2.6	32.2
2000	284	71.0	4.0	11.3
2001	397	76.0	5.2	7.6
2002	568	89.0	6.4	11.6
2003	568	89.0	6.4	11.6
2004	577	91.0	6.3	10.1
2005	581	94.0	6.2	14.8
2006	572	94.0	6.1	18.2
2007	573	41.0	14.0	18.1
2008	560	165.5	3.4	17.7
2009	557	222.9	3.0	25.9
2010	561	171.5	3.2	37.2
2011	588	82.4	7.1	36.9
2012	593	87.5	6.7	38.1
2013	614	90.0	6.8	41.2
2014	606	85.0	7.1	42.6
2015	606	91.0	6.6	44.9
2016	605	94.0	6.4	44.6
2017	600	94.0	6.3	49.5
2018	608	96.0	6.3	57.9
2019	605	43.3	13.9	46.9
2020	610	42.3	14.4	45.4
2021	603	42.3	14.2	47.3
2022	596	44.3	13.4	45.6
2023	606	44.3	13.6	51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McFatter Technical College

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$260 (4.1%)	$6,116 (95.9%)	$6,376
2019	$393 (5.9%)	$6,322 (94.1%)	$6,716
2020	$132 (1.9%)	$6,831 (98.1%)	$6,964
2021	$1,155 (13.3%)	$7,535 (86.7%)	$8,689
2022	$830 (10.1%)	$7,348 (89.8%)	$8,179
2023	$1,625 (16.5%)	$8,233 (83.5%)	$9,858

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McFatter Technical College

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 29^th of 792 High schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (McFatter Technical College)	97	92	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	57	53	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (McFatter Technical College)	92	88	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (McFatter Technical College)	89	82	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (McFatter Technical College)	100	92	8%
End of Course US History (Broward)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (McFatter Technical College)	97	71	26%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)	62	50	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (McFatter Technical College)	96	77	19%
End of Course Geometry (Broward)	56	45	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	605	606	0.2%
African American	128	114	10.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	52	44	15.4%
Hispanic	256	291	13.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	142	139	2.1%
Two or More Races	27	15	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.9%	51.5%	4.5%

Schools Near McFatter Technical College

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McFatter Technical College	Public, Magnet	9-12	6500 Nova Dr	Davie	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 321-5700	606	44	13.6	51.5%	139 (22.9%)	114 (18.8%)	291 (48.0%)	44 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.5%)	88.8	28^th of 807 public high schools	96.5%		88.8	29^th of 792 public high schools	96.3%	1	90.0	86.0	76.0	71.0	93.0	91.0	$9,858	$1,625	$8,233
College Academy At Broward College	Public	9-12	3501 Davie Rd	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 321-6900	448	0		37.5%	111 (24.8%)	104 (23.2%)	162 (36.2%)	52 (11.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.6%)								(n/a)							$9,206	$375	$8,831
Nova High School	Public	9-12	3600 College Ave	Davie	33314	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-1650	2,227	90	24.7	59.3%	263 (11.8%)	1,311 (58.9%)	473 (21.2%)	105 (4.7%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	64 (2.9%)	56.9	235^th of 807 public high schools	70.9%		57.9	218^th of 792 public high schools	72.5%	17	62.0	63.0	40.0	56.0	65.0	72.0	$9,652	$979	$8,674
South Plantation High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1300 Paladin Way	Plantation	33317	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-1950	2,224	93	23.9	59.4%	443 (19.9%)	790 (35.5%)	870 (39.1%)	52 (2.3%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	60 (2.7%)	46.1	348^th of 807 public high schools	56.9%		37.2	421^st of 792 public high schools	46.8%	73	46.0	50.0	49.0	52.0	58.0	72.0	$9,047	$1,109	$7,938
International School Of Broward	Public, Charter	6-12	3100 N 75th Ave	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 987-2026	87	8	10.8	17.2%	10 (11.5%)	39 (44.8%)	36 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	46.5	342^nd of 807 public high schools	57.6%		34.5	450^th of 792 public high schools	43.2%	108	30.0	75.0	40.0	55.0	50.0	75.0	$8,505	$602	$7,903
Hollywood Hills High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5400 Stirling Rd	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-1050	1,718	76	22.6	67.6%	271 (15.8%)	395 (23.0%)	941 (54.8%)	48 (2.8%)	13 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	46 (2.7%)	28.5	558^th of 807 public high schools	30.9%		20.6	596^th of 792 public high schools	24.7%	38	36.0	40.0	26.0	29.0	56.0	61.0	$9,557	$1,072	$8,485
Suned High Of South Broward	Public, Charter	9-12	2744 Davie Blvd	Fort Lauderdale	33312	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 284-7000	261	5	52.2	28.4%	41 (15.7%)	98 (37.5%)	116 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	2.7	771^st of 807 public high schools	4.5%		4.8	712^th of 792 public high schools	10.1%	59	18.0	6.0	0.0	0.0	4.0	13.0	$7,038	$402	$6,635
Cooper City High School	Public	9-12	9401 Stirling Rd	Cooper City	33328	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-0200	2,352	96	24.5	33.2%	1,074 (45.7%)	148 (6.3%)	910 (38.7%)	164 (7.0%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	49 (2.1%)	72.6	121^st of 807 public high schools	85.0%		71	125^th of 792 public high schools	84.2%	4	72.0	71.0	69.0	73.0	70.0	83.0	$9,351	$791	$8,559
Plantation High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6901 NW 16th St	Plantation	33313	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 322-1850	1,818	81	22.5	67.7%	119 (6.5%)	1,292 (71.1%)	322 (17.7%)	34 (1.9%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	42 (2.3%)	35.1	476^th of 807 public high schools	41.0%		24.8	553^rd of 792 public high schools	30.2%	77	44.0	43.0	41.0	42.0	44.0	66.0	$8,823	$689	$8,133
Sheridan Technical College	Public, Magnet	9-12	5400 Sheridan St	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 321-5400	529	47	11.2	62.8%	89 (16.8%)	165 (31.2%)	240 (45.4%)	21 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	88.7	30^th of 807 public high schools	96.3%		84.4	50^th of 792 public high schools	93.7%	20	91.0	83.0	82.0	64.0	100.0	94.0	$11,889	$1,594	$10,295

Frequently Asked Questions about McFatter Technical College

What district is McFatter Technical College in?

Broward

Is McFatter Technical College a good school?

Yes! McFatter Technical College is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 28^th of 807 Florida high schools.

How many students attend McFatter Technical College?

In the 2022-23 school year, 606 students attended McFatter Technical College.

What is the racial makeup of McFatter Technical College?

Students at McFatter Technical College are 48% Hispanic, 23% White, 19% African American, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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