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High School For Medical Professions vs. Fort Hamilton High School

Should you attend High School For Medical Professions or Fort Hamilton High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
High School For Medical Professions
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Fort Hamilton High School
8301 Shore Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

High School For Medical Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Fort Hamilton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades 9-12, High School For Medical Professions ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 3,984 students in grades 9-12, Fort Hamilton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
351 students
3,984 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High School For Medical Professions over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fort Hamilton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
38% | 62%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High School For Medical Professions.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fort Hamilton High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
237 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High School For Medical Professions over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fort Hamilton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High School For Medical Professions with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fort Hamilton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2113 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#949 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High School For Medical Professions, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fort Hamilton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
54%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Medical Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Medical Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
97%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High School For Medical Professions who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
86%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of High School For Medical Professions with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fort Hamilton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of High School For Medical Professions by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fort Hamilton High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
98
1111
Grade 10 Students
75
1061
Grade 11 Students
91
913
Grade 12 Students
87
886
Ungraded Students
-
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
3%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fort Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fort Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
78%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fort Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fort Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High School For Medical Professions, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fort Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of High School For Medical Professions, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fort Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High School For Medical Professions, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fort Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High School For Medical Professions, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fort Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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