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/20K490/
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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
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Human Geography, AP Physics 2, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art - 2D, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Arts (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Other (College Course [Credited]), Other (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
ELL Programs
Transitional Bilingual Education: Chinese, Spanish
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf
Other Sports
Cheerleading
Clubs
AAPI Stronger Together, Acappella Club, Act Out, Activists Club, Albanian Club, American Red Cross Club, ANCHOR, Animal Rights, Anime Club, Archery, Art Club, Asian Culture Club, Astronomy Club, Badminton Club, Baseball Club, BC2M Mental Health, Be the First, Biomedical Sciences Club, Black Unity Club, Board Games Club, Book Club, Calligraphy, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, Chinese Student Organization, College Club, Community is Key Club, Computer Science Club, Cooking Club, Cosmetology Club, Crafts Club, Creative Writing, Crochet Club, Culture Film Club, Debate Team, Drama Club (Thespian Society), Engineering Club, Equity and Social Justice Team, Fashion Magazine Club, Fencers' Club, FHNN Fort Hamilton News Network, Filmmaking Club, First Gen Club, Flag Football, Football, Foundational Institution of Business, French Club, Fundamental Skills Club, Future Finance Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Grammar Club, Greek Club, Green Team, Helping Hands, Italian Club, Japanese Language Club, Jewelry Club, JROTC, JROTC Robotics, JWalkers, K Cover Choreography Club, Latinos Unidos, Lifeguard Club, Make a Difference Club, Middle Eastern and North African Club, Moot Court/Mock Trial, Muslim Student Association (MSA), Philosophy Club, Photography & Video Club, Physics Club, Ping Pong Club, Podcast Club, Psychology Club, Public Speaking Club, Running Club, Scrubs Club HOSA Pathways to Medical careers, Self Defense Club, Soccer Club, Softball Club, Stigma Stains, Stocks Club, Strings Club, Surgical Club, Swim Club, Tea Ceremony Club, Tennis Club, The Pilot (School Newspaper), Tiger Battalion, Ukrainian Club, Video Gaming/Esports Club, Volleyball Club, Weight Training & Fitness Club, Yearbook Club
Art Disciplines
Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts
Art Performances
Artwork Exibits (2 per year), Concerts (6 per year), Dance Performances (2 per year), Theatre Performances (4 per year)
Programs
Honors Academy(K17H)
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Joffrey Dance Academy(K17J)
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Instrumental Music(K17R)
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Vocal Music(K17S)
Performing Arts

In addition to studying the required music courses, students will develop their vocal techniques and enhance solo and ensemble techniques.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Dramatic Arts Academy(K17T)
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.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) Brooklyn students or residents
  • (Group 3) New York City residents
Zoned(K17Z)
Zoned

Comprehensive academic program.

Method:
Requirement:
Students who live within this school's zone are guaranteed an offer to this program, if they do not receive an offer to a higher choice. To see your child’s zoned school, go to your student's profile in MySchools and scroll down to "Zoned School”.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Students who live in the zoned area
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
4,001
3,959
4,170
    Grade 12 Students
889
958
1009
    Grade 11 Students
924
955
1054
    Grade 10 Students
1065
979
1080
    Grade 9 Students
1123
1067
1027
Avg. Class Size
26.0
26.5
Complaints / Suspensions
29 / 0
76 / 78
101 / 126
Attendance %
88%
86%
Graduation %
89%
86%
82%
College %
67%
63%
64%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
4,983 (1,995) / 883
903
4,483 (1,988) / 972
1008
4,501 / 234
1050
Honors Academy (K17H)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
Offer Prediction:
1,183 / 90 (13.14)
66 / 20 (3.30)
Offers
(P1)(G1)#8D to (P1)(G1)#AF

1,215 / 90 (13.50)
75 / 20 (3.75)
Offers - Waitlist
1,343 / 90 (14.92)
58 / 20 (2.90)
Offers
Joffrey Dance Academy (K17J)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
112 / 18 (6.22)
19 / 4 (4.75)
Offers
83 / 18 (4.61)
16 / 4 (4.00)
Offers - Waitlist
72 / 18 (4.00)
9 / 4 (2.25)
Offers
Instrumental Music (K17R)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
168 / 28 (6.00)
19 / 6 (3.17)
Offers
177 / 28 (6.32)
23 / 6 (3.83)
Offers - Waitlist
101 / 28 (3.61)
20 / 6 (3.33)
Offers
Vocal Music (K17S)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
75 / 28 (2.68)
16 / 6 (2.67)
Offers
53 / 28 (1.89)
14 / 6 (2.33)
Offers - Waitlist
60 / 28 (2.14)
11 / 6 (1.83)
Offers
Dramatic Arts Academy (K17T)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
216 / 28 (7.71)
48 / 6 (8.00)
Offers
174 / 28 (6.21)
35 / 6 (5.83)
Offers - Waitlist
157 / 28 (5.61)
27 / 6 (4.50)
Offers
Zoned (K17Z)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
713 / 455 (1.57)
138 / 85 (1.62)
Offers
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers - Waitlist
0 / 0 (0.00)
0 / 0 (0.00)
Offers

This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.29%
Academic Engagement 
  69.62%
Safety 
  78.75%
Bully Prevention 
  66.75%
Inclusivity 
  87.50%
Mental Support 
  71.89%
Environment 
  67.88%
Post-School Support 
  80.67%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  80.20%
School Satisfaction 
  88.33%
Student Behavior 
  69.25%
Student Support 
  91.00%
School Leadership 
  85.31%
Instructional Clarity 
  89.33%
Instructional Development 
  87.88%
Post-School Support 
  94.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.11%
Teacher Support 
  84.43%
Safety 
  93.67%
School Community 
  79.11%
School Leadership 
  93.13%
Post-School Support 
  92.00%
IEP Support 
  94.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  89.50%
CC Regents
  67
Non-CC Regents
  73
Impact Score
  0.53
Performance Score
  0.65
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  71.60%
SAT Math
  510
SAT R/W
  497
Postsecondary
2-Year College 17.30%
4-Year College 49.70%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 32.90%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 51.80%
Female 48.20%
English Language Learners:
  14.70%
Students with Disabilities:
  16.00%
Economic Need Index: 
  74.80%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 30.50%
Black 2.30%
Hispanic 31.10%
White 33.90%
Other 2.20%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 10.70%
Black 4.00%
Hispanic 10.20%
White 70.20%
Other 4.90%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview

IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  15.60%
Students with SETSS
  1.60%
Students with ICT
  7.10%
Students with SC
  3.60%
Has all programs
  95.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
Has some services
  0.00%
Has no services
  3.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.10
Regents English
  69
Regents Gl. Hist.
  65
Regents US Hist.
  63
Regents Algebra I
  58
Regents Living Env.
  57
IEP Support 
  94.33%

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

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