FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

www.forthamiltonhighschool.net

4,044 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fort Hamilton High School, located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, is one of New York City’s largest and most historic public high schools. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic offerings, including a robust Advanced Placement (AP) program, a specialized Science Research program, and various honors tracks. The school prides itself on maintaining a rigorous college-preparatory environment while providing extensive extracurricular opportunities that cater to a wide range of student interests.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fort Hamilton is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and strong commitment to student development through athletics, performing arts, and service organizations. The campus, situated on Shore Road with views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, offers students a traditional high school experience supplemented by modern facilities. By fostering a balance between academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, Fort Hamilton High School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

4,044

Total Students

252.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,308
Hispanic	1,262
Black	90
Asian	1,257
Two or More	104
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,308 (32.4%)
Hispanic
1,262 (31.2%)
Asian
1,257 (31.1%)
Two or More
104 (2.6%)
Black
90 (2.2%)
American Indian
17 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
Phone:	(718)748-1537
Website:	http://www.forthamiltonhighschool.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	4,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	252.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,954
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	136

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 997

Grade 10 1,164

Grade 11 998

Grade 12 874

Ungraded 11