Fort Hamilton High School

DBN 20K490 · High School · Brooklyn · District 20

About this school

ForFort Hamilton High School is the largest comprehensive urban high school in a suburban setting and is referred to as the jewel in the crown of the Bay Ridge community. Based on the philosophy that all students can succeed, Fort Hamilton High School strives to set the standard for excellence and is a citywide magnet program for the performing arts and honors academy. The school facility has experienced a renaissance: a modern science lab and state-of-the-art dance room for the Joffrey Ballet Academy. The school is replete with state-of-the-art technology including SmartBoards in every classroom, Mobile labs, and iPad labs.

Quick stats

Enrollment

4,678

Economic need index

72.1%

Free/reduced lunch

70.6%

ELL students

0.162

SWD

0.153

Demographics

Asian0.29

Black0.025

Hispanic0.317

White0.347

Multi-racial0.004

Academic opportunities

AP courses

AP 2-D Art and Design, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Drawing, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern

Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses for eligible students, CUNY College Now

VA Hospital Program, Dramatic Arts, Peer Mediation & Negotiation, Virtual Enterprise

Contact & transit

Phone: 718-748-1537
Email: FortHamiltonHS@fthamiltonhs.org
Website: https://www.fthhs.org/
Subway: N/A

Frequently asked

Where is Fort Hamilton High School?

Fort Hamilton High School is located at 8301 SHORE ROAD BROOKLYN NY 11209 in Brooklyn. The school's BBL is 3060130001.0.

What is the DBN for Fort Hamilton High School?

The DBN (District Borough Number) for Fort Hamilton High School is 20K490.

How many students attend Fort Hamilton High School?

Fort Hamilton High School reported 4678.0 total students enrolled.

What grades does Fort Hamilton High School serve?

Fort Hamilton High School serves grades 9 to 12.