Fort Hamilton High School (20K490)
8301 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-748-1537
Email: NMakkar@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 7:20am - 3:40pm
Principal: Kaye Houlihan
School Website: https://fthhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/44122
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/20K490/HS/
Bus: B16, B37, B4, X27, X37
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About
Fort 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.
Academic Highlights: Audition and Screened Programs, Army Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, CUNY College Now, Virtual Enterprise/ Law Program/ Job Shadowing Opportunities, Astronomy, Biological Medical Techniques, Emergency Medical Techniques (EMT), Forensics Science, VA Hospital Program
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, Dress Code, Internships Available, Multi-Session School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Saturday Programs, Student Parent Orientation, Summer Bridge, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation, Summer Session, Weekend Programs
English Language Learner Programs: Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Spanish
School Features:
- Offers 10th Grade Seats
AP Courses, Languages & Sports
Programs
Humanities & Interdisciplinary
A four-year academic program offering courses in humanities, mathematics, and science courses that culminate in AP coursework. Students that complete the Honors Academy coursework are eligible for the Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors distinction.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Performing Arts
Students will be trained in the Joffrey Ballet School's technique in classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, improvisation, dance history, dance composition, and pointe. Students eligible for Honors and AP classes will be programmed accordingly.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Performing Arts
In addition to studying the required music courses, students will develop their ability to perform on a musical instrument and enhance solo and ensemble techniques.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Performing Arts
In addition to studying the required music courses, students will develop their vocal techniques and enhance solo and ensemble techniques.
- (Group 1) Priority to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
Performing Arts
A sequential course of study focusing on acting, scene study, dramatic literature, playwriting, and performance. Students will have an opportunity to perform in musicals and dramatic plays.
- (Group 1) Priority to students who live in the zoned area
- (Group 2) Then to Brooklyn students or residents
- (Group 3) Then to New York City residents
Zoned
Comprehensive academic program.
- (Group 1) Guaranteed offer to students who live in the zoned area
- (Group 2) Then to New York City residents
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Survey Summary & Data (2022-23)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
4-Year College 49.70%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 32.90%
School Demographics (2022-23)
Female 47.20%
Black 2.60%
Hispanic 31.20%
White 35.00%
Other 1.10%
Black 4.00%
Hispanic 10.20%
White 70.20%
Other 4.90%