Fort Hamilton High School

Summary:

Fort Hamilton High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 3,925 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #20, which is ranked 226 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Hamilton High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 33.07% White, 29.38% Hispanic, and 28.03% Asian students. Academically, the school's performance on Regents exams is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 42.63% in Algebra II to 83.44% in English. The school has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 75.3% in 2018-2019 to 84.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the graduation rates of some nearby schools like Concord High School and West Brooklyn Community High School. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 37.5% in 2022-2023 is higher than the district and state averages, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools, Fort Hamilton High School generally performs better than schools like New Utrecht High School and High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology, but lags behind the performance of High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology in some areas, such as graduation rates and Regents exam proficiency. The school's per-student spending of $14,101 in 2022-2023 is higher than the spending of some nearby schools, suggesting it may have access to more resources to support its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8301 Shore Rd
       Brooklyn, NY  11209-4200


(718) 748-1537

District: New York City Geographic District #20

SchoolDigger Rank:
628th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,101 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  3,925

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.1%
Hispanic:
29.4%
Asian:
28.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.1% Help


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Compare Details Fort Hamilton High School ranks worse than 51.1% of high schools in New York. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #20! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.42. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Fort Hamilton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Fort Hamilton High School has the largest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #20. Student population at Fort Hamilton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.1%), Hispanic (29.4%), Asian (28%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #20. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Hamilton High School is 16.8, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #20! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Hamilton High School is $14,101, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #20!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fort Hamilton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Hamilton High School 628th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Fort Hamilton High School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #20:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #20 226th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Hamilton High School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.09 631st 935 32.5%
2006 51.46 578th 986 41.4%
2007 51.87 586th 1002 41.5%
2008 48.02 648th 1027 36.9%
2009 49.86 630th 1086 42.0%
2010 54.45 566th 1117 49.3%
2011 48.07 690th 1165 40.8%
2012 45.00 722nd 1198 39.7%
2013 47.93 716th 1217 41.2%
2014 49.00 660th 1237 46.6%
2015 48.35 690th 1255 45.0%
2016 44.11 719th 1255 42.7%
2017 46.74 664th 1221 45.6%
2018 46.86 711th 1210 41.2%
2019 47.64 701st 1207 41.9%
2022 42.08 702nd 1190 41.0%
2023 51.42 628th 1228 48.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 28.07 169th 212 20.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.71 231st 546 57.7%
2019 63.89 140th 565 75.2%
2022 62.49 105th 481 78.2%
2023 65.56 120th 583 79.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.01 588th 1095 46.3%
2019 37.25 692nd 1132 38.9%
2022 38.31 599th 1038 42.3%
2023 48.61 495th 1130 56.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.77 612th 1154 47.0%
2019 50.11 600th 1179 49.1%
2022 44.17 625th 1101 43.2%
2023 53.42 497th 1155 57.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.94 91st 498 81.7%
2019 69.12 97th 493 80.3%
2022 62.66 83rd 389 78.7%
2023 54.65 176th 531 66.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.88 680th 1176 42.2%
2019 48.47 691st 1193 42.1%
2022 41.74 701st 1155 39.3%
2023 51.34 619th 1197 48.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.30 704th 1176 40.1%
2019 45.87 695th 1190 41.6%
2022 41.10 673rd 1154 41.7%
2023 51.60 608th 1191 49.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.71 267th 426 37.3%
2019 45.03 286th 447 36.0%
2022 41.15 249th 386 35.5%
2023 49.88 236th 424 44.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.27 227th 679 66.6%
2019 42.70 382nd 686 44.3%
2022 44.74 295th 593 50.3%
2023 42.98 337th 671 49.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.32 440th 791 44.4%
2019 42.13 460th 815 43.6%
2022 33.11 488th 760 35.8%
2023 39.54 484th 851 43.1%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Hamilton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.16 601st 765 21.4%
2019 33.58 611th 793 23.0%
2022 22.04 638th 738 13.6%
2023 36.30 550th 776 29.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Fort Hamilton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1221 152 478 1086 2 n/a n/a 0 2939
1990 1222 152 501 170 2 n/a n/a 1000 3047
1991 1392 153 519 1195 1 n/a n/a 0 3260
1992 1368 184 588 1355 6 n/a n/a 0 3501
1993 1499 169 642 1468 3 n/a n/a 0 3781
1994 1640 176 656 1481 11 n/a n/a 0 3964
1995 1796 109 644 1530 11 n/a n/a 0 4090
1996 1796 109 644 1530 11 n/a n/a 0 4090
1997 1777 140 685 1520 13 n/a n/a 0 4135
1998 1726 149 741 1481 8 n/a n/a 0 4105
1999 1696 161 779 1404 7 n/a n/a 0 4047
2000 1798 186 973 1353 4 n/a n/a 0 4314
2001 1726 206 1061 1329 3 n/a n/a 0 4325
2002 1659 196 1262 1287 12 n/a n/a 0 4416
2003 1659 196 1262 1287 12 n/a n/a 0 4416
2004 1662 209 1350 1450 8 n/a n/a 0 4679
2005 1626 230 1347 1557 7 n/a n/a 0 4767
2006 1470 235 1307 1522 4 n/a n/a 0 4538
2007 1356 228 1220 1564 5 n/a n/a 0 4373
2008 1410 272 1222 1550 7 n/a n/a 0 4461
2009 1405 215 1156 1431 5 n/a n/a 0 4212
2010 4991 219 1200 1387 8 n/a n/a 0 7805
2011 1503 220 1298 1334 7 0 0 0 4362
2012 1463 215 1291 1286 6 0 0 0 4261
2013 1499 240 1376 1239 5 1 43 0 4403
2014 1447 219 1331 1236 2 0 59 0 4294
2015 1495 201 1308 1267 4 0 87 0 4362
2016 1513 205 1239 1332 6 0 103 0 4398
2017 1550 190 1200 1418 8 13 83 0 4462
2018 1652 175 1226 1435 9 12 71 0 4580
2019 1615 141 1253 1439 11 19 72 0 4550
2020 1644 114 1305 1490 18 24 79 0 4674
2021 1610 110 1333 1466 16 22 87 0 4644
2022 1457 100 1208 1342 12 18 95 0 4232
2023 1298 92 1100 1153 9 12 261 0 3925

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Hamilton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2939 123.4 23.8 n/a
1990 3047 152.0 20.0 n/a
1991 3260 155.5 20.9 n/a
1992 3501 157.3 22.2 n/a
1993 3781 169.1 22.4 n/a
1994 3964 174.0 22.8 n/a
1995 4090 171.4 23.9 n/a
1996 4090 171.4 23.9 n/a
1997 4135 182.2 22.7 27.3
1998 4105 184.6 22.2 28.6
1999 4047 187.8 21.5 32.3
2000 4314 197.7 21.8 15.1
2001 4325 205.2 21.1 36.6
2002 4416 n/a n/a n/a
2003 4416 n/a n/a n/a
2004 4679 n/a n/a n/a
2005 4767 n/a n/a 0
2006 4538 196.0 23.2 42.1
2007 4373 198.9 22.0 19.5
2008 4461 189.3 23.6 26.7
2009 4212 194.2 21.7 54.5
2010 7805 192.6 40.5 n/a
2011 4362 187.2 23.3 48.7
2012 4261 185.0 23.0 60.7
2013 4403 191.8 22.9 23.4
2014 4294 202.2 21.2 61
2015 4362 189.0 23.0 69
2016 4398 213.0 20.6 68.2
2017 4462 217.8 20.4 69.4
2018 4580 225.0 20.3 72.1
2019 4550 232.0 19.6 71.5
2020 4674 249.9 18.6 71.6
2021 4644 240.5 19.3 73.4
2022 4232 250.3 16.9 72.2
2023 3925 232.7 16.8 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Hamilton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2939 123.4 23.8 n/a
1990 3047 152.0 20.0 n/a
1991 3260 155.5 20.9 n/a
1992 3501 157.3 22.2 n/a
1993 3781 169.1 22.4 n/a
1994 3964 174.0 22.8 n/a
1995 4090 171.4 23.9 n/a
1996 4090 171.4 23.9 n/a
1997 4135 182.2 22.7 27.3
1998 4105 184.6 22.2 28.6
1999 4047 187.8 21.5 32.3
2000 4314 197.7 21.8 15.1
2001 4325 205.2 21.1 36.6
2002 4416 n/a n/a n/a
2003 4416 n/a n/a n/a
2004 4679 n/a n/a n/a
2005 4767 n/a n/a 0
2006 4538 196.0 23.2 42.1
2007 4373 198.9 22.0 19.5
2008 4461 189.3 23.6 26.7
2009 4212 194.2 21.7 54.5
2010 7805 192.6 40.5 n/a
2011 4362 187.2 23.3 48.7
2012 4261 185.0 23.0 60.7
2013 4403 191.8 22.9 23.4
2014 4294 202.2 21.2 61
2015 4362 189.0 23.0 69
2016 4398 213.0 20.6 68.2
2017 4462 217.8 20.4 69.4
2018 4580 225.0 20.3 72.1
2019 4550 232.0 19.6 71.5
2020 4674 249.9 18.6 71.6
2021 4644 240.5 19.3 73.4
2022 4232 250.3 16.9 72.2
2023 3925 232.7 16.8 74.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201598.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Hamilton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $779 (6.8%) $10,680 (93.2%) $11,459
2020 $662 (6.0%) $10,422 (94.0%) $11,085
2021 $808 (7.0%) $10,694 (93.0%) $11,502
2022 $1,996 (14.6%) $11,647 (85.4%) $13,643
2023 $1,473 (10.4%) $12,628 (89.6%) $14,101

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Hamilton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 701st of 1207 High schoolsRanks 628th of 1228 High schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Fort Hamilton High School)68.660.3
 8.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #20)76.569.9
 6.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Fort Hamilton High School)88.680.4
 8.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York City Geographic District #20)61.852.5
 9.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Fort Hamilton High School)78.942.6
 36.3%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York City Geographic District #20)82.247.2
 35%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Fort Hamilton High School)84.383.4
 0.8%
   End of Course English (New York City Geographic District #20)79.772.3
 7.4%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Fort Hamilton High School)51.544.9
 6.7%
   End of Course Geometry (New York City Geographic District #20)63.247.4
 15.8%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Fort Hamilton High School)52.760.7
 8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York City Geographic District #20)5954.6
 4.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Fort Hamilton High School)84.178.8
 5.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York City Geographic District #20)83.370.3
 13%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Fort Hamilton High School)6470.7
 6.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #20)74.372.6
 1.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Fort Hamilton High School)89.472.8
 16.6%
   End of Course Physics (New York City Geographic District #20)64.353.3
 11%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Fort Hamilton High School)82.877.9
 4.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #20)80.977.1
 3.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students45503925
 13.7%
African American14192
 34.8%
American Indian119
 18.2%
Asian12531100
 12.2%
Hispanic14391153
 19.9%
Pacific Islander1912
 36.8%
White16151298
 19.6%
Two or More Races72261
 262.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%74.1%
 2.6%


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Students at Fort Hamilton High School are 33% White, 29% Hispanic, 28% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,925 students attended Fort Hamilton High School.

Fort Hamilton High School ranks 628th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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