William T. McFatter Technical Center

My son is going to graduate in 2012. We had doubt when my son told us he was interested to apply to this school because we were not sure he was mature enough to go to this kind of school. He fits in well and we are proud of him. This is not the type of high school for any kids. One thing for sure, they will be ready for work or college after graduation.
--Submitted by a parent

They were really removed? I am very involved with McFatter. My middle son graduated in 2011 and was at that prom with the non-traditional Prom Queen and King and I am very proud that he voted for them. I also know the Prom Queen personally and love her dearly. I am going to go over there and ask why and what is going to be done about this. My eldest son also graduated in 2009 and my daughter will be graduating in 2012. This is a wonderful school and should be recongnized as such.
--Submitted by a parent

Indeed it is true, I posted that comment after verifying that my comment was accurate. It is a shame because that sort of action by Newsweek can affect the school negativel and is shouldn't . My daughter will be graduating in 2013 and she could not be in a better high school as far as I am concerned. Just go to the website and read about how many accomplishments this school has under its belt. Please make them aware of this incident, I feel that the school should do something about it.
--Submitted by a parent

I don't really understand what this poster meant about "once the tuition was paid..." McFatter is a public high school. Any one that livesc south of Sunrise Blvd can apply. There is no tuition. Selection is based on a lottery and FCAT scores (usually from 7th grade as you apply for enrollment in 8th grade and your 8th grade scores are not yet in). There are a diverse group of kids. With only about 150 students per class, the teacher /student ratio is lower than most high schools. McFatter has consistently been rated an A school every year since 2003. No other Broward public high school can claim that. They must be doing something right!
--Submitted by a student

Teachers and staff are very helpful, insightful and involved. Excellent curriculum, great opportunity to develop technical skills in a major while obtaining a high school diplomas. Classes are challenging with core classes honor or AP only. Small classes, engaged teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is more concerned with the money they collect than education. the conditions regarding enrollment were paid for by a grant so this reviewer did not have any financial issues. simply, several circumstances made it very easy to determine that once the tuition was paid any concern for the student disappeared.
--Submitted by a parent

I hated it, i was a student last year and it sucked, they pick your classes for you, they have no football or basketball yet alone any sport, it has like 500 students , you see the same people every day. it made me feel like i was in an elementary school because you have the same people in every class. I hated it there, oh and also i lived in pembroke pines and it took my bus like an hour to get to school.
--Submitted by a student

Mcfatter is a wonderful school. My son graduated in 2009 and got accepted at one of the top university in florida. It was a rigorous 4 yrs but he was ready for the challenge. It's been a great experience for him.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been involved with this school for over eight years now. Both my kids have attended. All their friends are diverse smart intelligent fun kids from all kinds of different backgrounds and upbringings. The tech programs far outweigh the sports and band experience! There are several clubs. It is a awesome school with teachers who all mostly want to see your kids succeed! Even since graduating all the mcfatter kids are still friends.
--Submitted by a parent

McFatter is an excellent high school. The student to teacher ratio is exceptional for any high school in the nation. The teachers here are also some of the best in the state. The Math, computer science and physics classes are exceptional.
--Submitted by a parent