Fort Hamilton High School: admissions and school facts
Fort Hamilton High School (DBN 20K490) is a New York City public high school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn with 6 admissions programs. Admission: Screened, Audition, Zoned guarantee. Its average SAT is 1023 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 87% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 6
- Average SAT
- 1023
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 87%
- College and career rate
- 73%
- Students
- 4126
- Applicants per seat
- 2–13
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
ScreenedK17H
Focus: Humanities & Interdisciplinary
The school ranks students by its own criteria (usually grades, sometimes attendance and tests). Seats are offered by rank within each priority group.
90 seats · 1183 applicants · 13 per seat
AuditionK17J
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
18 seats · 112 applicants · 6 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
AuditionK17R
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
28 seats · 168 applicants · 6 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
AuditionK17S
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
28 seats · 75 applicants · 3 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
AuditionK17T
Focus: Performing Arts
Admission is by audition or portfolio: the school reviews the child's work and ranks applications. Grades and test scores usually count for less.
28 seats · 216 applicants · 8 per seat
Audition or portfolio: Students are ranked by the school based on their auditions. Offers are made in priority group and rank order.
Zoned guaranteeK17Z
Priority or a guarantee for students who live in the school's zone.
455 seats · 713 applicants · 2 per seat
About the school
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 strived to set the standard for excellence and is a citywide magnet program for the performing arts and honors academy. The school facility supports our many programs, including modern sciences labs and a dance room for the Joffrey Ballet Academy. The school is replete with state-of-the-art technology including SmartBoards in every classroom and Mobile labs in classrooms, library, and Quick Print lab. 89% of students graduate in four years 63% of students enroll in college or career programs 78% of students feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms, locker room, and cafeteria 89% of students feel that this school offers a wide enough variety of...
Courses and languages
Languages: Mandarin, Spanish
AP courses (19): Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Physics 2, Pre-Calculus, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art - 2D, United States Government and Politics, United States History, World History: Modern
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Co-ed: Golf
Clubs: Acappella Club, AAPI Stronger Together, Act Out, Albanian Club, American Red Cross Club, ANCHOR, Animal Rights, Activists Club, 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, CCAT Career and Creative Arts Training (SPRING ONLY) Cheerle, Chemistry Club, Chess Club, Chinese Student Organization, Community is Key Club, Computer Science Club, Cooking Club, Cosmetology Club, Crafts Club, Creative Writing, Crochet Club, Culture Film Club, Drama Club (Thespian Society), Debate Team, Engineering Club, Equity and Social Justice Team, Fashion Magazine Club, Fencers' Club, FHNN Fort Hamilton News Network, Filmmaking Club, College Club, First Gen Club, Flag Football, Football, Foundational Institution of Business, French Club, Future Finance Club, Fundamental Skills Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Grammar Club, Volleyball Club, Greek Club, Green Team, Helping Hands, Italian Club, JWalkers, Japanese Language Club, Jewelry Club, JROTC, Tiger Battalion, JROTC Robotics, 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
Students
- Girls
- 48%
- English language learners
- 17%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Economic need index
- 77%
- Asian
- 31%
- Black
- 2%
- Hispanic
- 31%
- White
- 32%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 0%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 84%
- Rigorous instruction
- 61%
- Supportive environment
- 62%
- Family and community ties
- 79%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 8301 Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY 11209
- Neighborhood
- Bay Ridge
- Subway
- R to 86 St (0.7 mi); R to 77 St (0.8 mi); R to Bay Ridge-95 St (0.9 mi)
- Bus
- B16, B37, B4, X27, X37
- School hours
- 7:20 AM – 3:40 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into Fort Hamilton High School?
Fort Hamilton High School admits students through: Screened, Audition, Zoned guarantee. Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is Fort Hamilton High School?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had from 2 to 13 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at Fort Hamilton High School?
The average SAT was 1023 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at Fort Hamilton High School?
87% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 73% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is Fort Hamilton High School and how do you get there?
The school is at 8301 Shore Road, Brooklyn. Subway: R to 86 St (0.7 mi); R to 77 St (0.8 mi); R to Bay Ridge-95 St (0.9 mi). Bus: B16, B37, B4, X27, X37.
Other high schools nearby
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are