Fort Hamilton High School vs Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 615 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Hamilton High School
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,044 students
Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
| Measure | Fort Hamilton High School Brooklyn, New York | Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #683 of 1,079 | #507 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3295 of 16,910 | #7541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 4,044 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 4,044 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 70% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 70.0).
- •Fort Hamilton High School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 70%).
- •Fort Hamilton High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 68%).
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 76.4%).
- •Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Fort Hamilton High School is the larger school with 4,044 students compared with 577.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Hamilton High School better than Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks higher (75.7 vs 70.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fort Hamilton High School and Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock?
About 615 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Hamilton High School: 4,044. Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Hamilton High School and Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock rank in New York?
Fort Hamilton High School is 683rd of 1,079 and Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock is 507th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).