- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Davie, FL
Mcfatter Technical College
Federal NCES profile for Mcfatter Technical College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018002488
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcfatter Technical College earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Davie · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcfatter Technical College has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfatter Technical College ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Davie, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mcfatter Technical College held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120018002488 · Davie, FL High · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 13.5:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Mcfatter Technical College held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mcfatter Technical College 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 596
Mcfatter Technical College
596 students
What this shows Mcfatter Technical College reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcfatter Technical College compares
Mcfatter Technical College 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 60 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 21.0%
African American 19.3%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Mcfatter Technical College is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Mcfatter Technical College 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcfatter Technical College'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 high 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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcfatter Technical College
How many students attend Mcfatter Technical College?
Mcfatter Technical College has 596 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davie, FL. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcfatter Technical College?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcfatter Technical College is 13.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcfatter Technical College?
44.2% of students at Mcfatter Technical College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcfatter Technical College?
The largest demographic group at Mcfatter Technical College is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Davie, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcfatter Technical College?
Mcfatter Technical College has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcfatter Technical College rank among high schools in Davie?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcfatter Technical College ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Davie, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Davie on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Mcfatter Technical College, 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.