Serving 3,984 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 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,984 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 97% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Fort Hamilton High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 82%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fort Hamilton High School?
3,984 students attend Fort Hamilton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fort Hamilton High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 3% 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?
Nice school, very academically challenging, but way too crowded.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ayanna Middleton
512/14/2009
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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - phoxp
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,984 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 81% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 97% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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