Overview
FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in BROOKLYN, New York. The school enrolls 4,044 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Very large student body
4,044 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
County36047
CityBROOKLYN
ZIP11209
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360015101952
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment4,044
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino31.7%
Black / African American28.6%
Asian2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native34.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races1.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)