William T. McFatter Technical College and High School is a public adult technical college that also includes a magnet high school. The campus is located in Davie, Florida and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Adult enrollment is approximately 1,000 students.
Serving 596 students in grades 9-12, Mcfatter Technical College ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcfatter Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcfatter Technical College's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcfatter Technical College ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcfatter Technical College is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
52%
38%
Black
19%
21%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcfatter Technical College's ranking?
Mcfatter Technical College is ranked #279 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mcfatter Technical College often compared to?
Mcfatter Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Technical College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcfatter Technical College?
The graduation rate of Mcfatter Technical College is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mcfatter Technical College?
596 students attend Mcfatter Technical College.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mcfatter Technical College students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcfatter Technical College?
Mcfatter Technical College has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcfatter Technical College offer ?
Mcfatter Technical College offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcfatter Technical College part of?
Mcfatter Technical College is part of Broward School District.
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