Fort Hamilton High School (20K490)

8301 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-748-1537
Hours: 7:20am - 3:40pm
School Website: https://fthhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/20K490/
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School Leader: Kaye Houlihan (khoulih@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Nancy Makkar (nmakkar@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Janet Saquisili (jsaquisili@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Stacey Conway (sconway2@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Stacey Conway (sconway2@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Suzann Jacquez-Sanchez (sjacquezsanchez@schools.nyc.gov)
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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.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 91%

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:

  • Audition Offered
  • 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)
Languages Offered
Chinese, Spanish
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
Fort Hamilton High School is fortunate to offer a vast array of arts classes. Our visual arts courses include, but are not limited to, creative art, calligraphy, ceramics, drawing, painting, portfolio development and advanced placement in studio art. We have an excellent theater department that produces two fully staged shows annually. The last two musical productions were Mean Girls and The Prom. Fort Hamilton High School's music program is a competitive program that travels and competes across the country. We have consistently received the highest grades at adjudication festivals. Our performing arts program requires an audition and is listed in the NYCDOE High School Directory. Seats are limited, but, audition pending, talented students from all over NYC can be admitted to our school and be part of our music (instrumental or vocal) program, or Joffrey Dance Academy. Honors level courses are available to students who qualify.
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.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:1,183 / 90 (13.14)1,215 / 90 (13.50)
SWD applicants/seats:66 / 20 (3.30)75 / 20 (3.75)
Rank Avg: 5.09
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:(P1)(G1)#8D to (P1)(G1)#AF
  SWD:(G3)#12 to (G3)#36
Offer Prediction:
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.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:112 / 18 (6.22)83 / 18 (4.61)
SWD applicants/seats:19 / 4 (4.75)16 / 4 (4.00)
Rank Avg: 4.98
OffersOffers - Waitlist
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.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:168 / 28 (6.00)177 / 28 (6.32)
SWD applicants/seats:19 / 6 (3.17)23 / 6 (3.83)
Rank Avg: 5.49
OffersOffers - Waitlist
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.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:75 / 28 (2.68)53 / 28 (1.89)
SWD applicants/seats:16 / 6 (2.67)14 / 6 (2.33)
Rank Avg: 5.90
OffersOffers - Waitlist
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.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:216 / 28 (7.71)174 / 28 (6.21)
SWD applicants/seats:48 / 6 (8.00)35 / 6 (5.83)
Rank Avg: 5.25
OffersOffers - Waitlist
Zoned(K17Z)
Zoned

Comprehensive academic program.

10th Grade seats available

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

Applicant Analysis
2023-242022-23
GE applicants/seats:713 / 455 (1.57)0 / 0 (0.00)
SWD applicants/seats:138 / 85 (1.62)0 / 0 (0.00)
Rank Avg: 4.88
OffersOffers - Waitlist
School 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
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
47 / 89 / 17
76 / 78 / 25
101 / 126 / 70
Attendance %
89%
88%
86%
Graduation %
86%
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

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 (2023-24)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  86.70%
CC Regents
  69
Non-CC Regents
  73
Impact Score
  0.52
Performance Score
  0.59
College Aptitude
CCR
  59.00%
SAT Math
  500
SAT R/W
  503
Postsecondary
2-Year College 20.80%
4-Year College 52.60%
Other Postsecondary 0.50%
Unknown 26.10%

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 3.00%
Hispanic 9.90%
White 72.10%
Other 4.30%

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 (2023-24)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  15.80%
Students with SETSS
  1.60%
Students with ICT
  7.10%
Students with SC
  3.70%
Has all programs
  96.00%
Has some programs
  2.00%
Has no programs
  1.00%
Has all services
  97.00%
IEP Student Performance
Regents English
  66
Regents Gl. Hist.
  64
Regents US Hist.
  65
Regents Algebra I
  57
Regents Living Env.
  58
4-Year Grad. Rate
  78.3
IEP Movement
Fair
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

Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services349 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS52 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
Special Class159 (91%)0 (0%)<=5 (?)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services205 (97%)N/A (N/A)7 (3%)
Counseling Services Bilingual<=5 (?)<=5 (?)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services8 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy>5 (94%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (6%)
Physical Therapy>5 (89%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (11%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (99%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (1%)
Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
Vision Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School24 (80%)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned6 (20%)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2023-24)
Regents English
  54
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  66
Regents Algebra I
  63
Regents Living Env.
  61
4-Year Grad. Rate
  57.9
ELL Progress
  59

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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