Serving 4,232 students in grades 9-12, Fort Hamilton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4,232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Fort Hamilton High School's student population of 4,232 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 250 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
4,232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
250 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Hamilton High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Hamilton High School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Hamilton High School's ranking?
Fort Hamilton High School is ranked #330 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Hamilton High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Hamilton High School is 81%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fort Hamilton High School?
4,232 students attend Fort Hamilton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Fort Hamilton High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Hamilton High School?
Fort Hamilton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Hamilton High School offer ?
Fort Hamilton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Hamilton High School part of?
Fort Hamilton High School is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
School Reviews
4 10/7/2020
Nice school, very academically challenging, but way too crowded.
5 12/14/2009
I think Fort Hamilton is an excellent school. I attendend from 1996 to 2000. They have many versitile class offerings. Some of my favorites when I was there were potery and cooking classes. They also have a wonderful pool that the students get to make use of as well. I had a lot of good teachers when I was there and some of them really had an impact on my life.
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