- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooklyn, NY
Fort Hamilton High School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Hamilton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360015101952
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Hamilton High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #57 of 121
- high schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Hamilton High School has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Hamilton High School ranks #57 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015101952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Fort Hamilton High School held near 3,984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 232.7 → 237.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 360015101952 · Brooklyn, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
4,044 enr · 17.4:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students)
Fort Hamilton High School held near 3,984 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 232.7 → 237.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fort Hamilton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- Jhs 227 Edward 1,327
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow
1,327 students
What this shows Fort Hamilton High School reports 4,044 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Hamilton High School compares
Fort Hamilton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,044 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,044
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Student demographics
White 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
Asian 31.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Fort Hamilton High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Fort Hamilton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Hamilton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~4,044 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Hamilton High School
How many students attend Fort Hamilton High School?
Fort Hamilton High School has 4,044 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 3,925 (2022-23) → 3,984 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Hamilton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Hamilton High School is 17.4:1, which is 47% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Hamilton High School?
70.9% of students at Fort Hamilton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Hamilton High School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Hamilton High School is White at 32.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Hamilton High School?
Fort Hamilton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fort Hamilton High School rank among high schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Hamilton High School ranks #57 of 121 high schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #20?
Besides Fort Hamilton High School, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), New Utrecht High School (3,236 students), and Jhs 259 William Mckinley (1,780 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.