Fort Hamilton High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York, United States, under the jurisdiction of the New York City Department of Education. Students in Bay Ridge, Sunset Park and Dyker Heights are zoned to Fort Hamilton HS. It is named for the Army garrison at Fort Hamilton.
Serving 4,044 students in grades 9-12, Fort Hamilton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 4,044 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Hamilton High School serves an attendance zone of approximately 4.1 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Hamilton High School's student population of 4,044 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 252 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
4,044 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
252 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1941
School Rankings
Fort Hamilton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Hamilton High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#949 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: 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 #949 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fort Hamilton High School often compared to?
Fort Hamilton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Hamilton High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Hamilton High School is 86%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Fort Hamilton High School?
4,044 students attend Fort Hamilton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Fort Hamilton High School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Hamilton High School?
Fort Hamilton High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Hamilton High School part of?
Fort Hamilton High School is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is Fort Hamilton High School located?
Fort Hamilton High School is located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Bay Ridge.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
4 10/10/2025
Nice school, very academically challenging, but way too crowded.
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