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Best High Schools in Zip Code 11209


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1
School
4,044
Students
Top rankedFort Hamilton High School639th of 1,234 New York high schools
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Biggest riser
Fort Hamilton High School up 20 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 11209 zip code in New York City is home to a single high school, Fort Hamilton High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance data provides a detailed look at its academic achievements, student demographics, and areas for potential improvement.

Fort Hamilton High School boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 84.3% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is a positive indicator of student success. However, the school also faces challenges, such as a 4.5% dropout rate and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5% for the same academic year. Academically, the school's Regents exam proficiency rates vary significantly by subject, ranging from a low of 10.45% in Geometry to a high of 79.8% in Global History and Geography for the 2024-2025 school year. While the school's performance generally exceeds the New York City District #20 and statewide averages in many subject areas, there is room for improvement in certain subjects.

Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with 76.51% of Fort Hamilton High School students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. The school's per-student spending of $24,075 for the 2023-2024 school year and a student-teacher ratio of 16.7 suggest the school is working to provide additional resources and support to its students. Overall, Fort Hamilton High School appears to be a large, comprehensive high school serving a significant portion of the 11209 zip code community, with a mix of strengths and areas for improvement in its academic performance and student outcomes.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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