High School

For over 20 years, The Ingenuity Project has provided an accelerated math, science, and research program to Baltimore City’s gifted and advanced middle and high school students. Alumni of the program are becoming the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math.

“Ingenuity provides a good foundation for the rigor of college. Besides classroom academics, Ingenuity pushes its students to branch out and try research at the nearby institutions. Doing cool things and being able to explain them in a compelling way prepared me for the real world.”
— Duane Dennis, class of 2010, founder of a nutraceuticals company, Miramix, MIT graduate

Benefits

  • Rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) classes in math and science for college credit.
  • Off-campus research opportunities with renowned universities and research institutions.
  • Personalized student and family guidance for selecting colleges and identifying college financing.
  • Outstanding master teachers who provide challenging, small-class instruction.
  • High standards for student performance that foster academic leadership and collaboration.
  • Interaction with a cohort of highly motivated peers.
  • Connection to a network of successful alumni and professionals in STEM-related careers.

Personalized College Advising

  • Ingenuity’s college-bound culture and preparation provide a strong foundation for success at competitive colleges. Ingenuity students receive individualized guidance and support starting in 9th grade.
  • College advising — 50:1 ratio.
  • Early college and career exploration in 9th and 10th grades.
  • Support with college search, application process, and scholarship identification.
  • Targeted support for first generation college-bound students.
  • Parent and student communication and programs to support academic achievement, study skills, and leadership development.

“Ingenuity definitely built my academic work ethic that made my academic accomplishments possible. The research opportunity also allowed me to discover my passion for learning new things and solving new problems.”
—Teno Boone | Class of 2009 | Johns Hopkins University Class of 2013 Research and Development Engineer at Proctor & Gamble

Sequence for students in the class of 2021 and beyond (tentative)

9th Grade

  • Ingenuity Honors Geometry
  • Ingenuity Honors Biology 1 (Pre-AP)
  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Honors English
  • US History – Honors or AP
  • Health/Physical Education
  • Honors Foreign Language

10th Grade

  • Ingenuity Honors Algebra 2
  • Ingenuity Trigonometry / Probability and Statistics
  • Ingenuity Honors Physics I
  • Ingenuity Honors Chemistry I / Introduction to Research
  • Honors English 2
  • U.S. Government – Honors or AP
  • Honors Modern Language

11th Grade

  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Chemistry/Lab or AP Physics 1&2 /Lab or Chemistry 2 or AP Computer Science or Engineering
  • Ingenuity Research Practicum (2 credits) or Fine Arts and Modern Language or Fine Arts and other Elective such as AP Statistics
  • English 3, Honors or AP English Language
  • U.S. History – Honors or AP

12th Grade

  • AP Calculus (BC)/Advanced Topics in Calculus
  • AP Biology/Lab or AP Chemistry /Lab or AP Physics 1&2 or C/Lab or AP Environmental Science/Lab or AP Computer Science or Engineering
  • Ingenuity or Poly Senior Research Practicum
  • AP English Literature or Language or English 4
  • Fine Arts (if necessary) or other Electives such as AP Statistics

 

What's Happening

Student Achievements

Ingenuity Math Scholars Compete in MathWorks Modeling Challenge: Competition Aims to Use Math to End Homelessness.

On March 4, 2024, five (5) students in Ms. No’s… Read More

Morgan State University Science-Mathematics-Engineering Fair 2023

The Morgan State University Science-Mathematics-Engineering Fair took place on Saturday,… Read More

Board Member Recognition

Ariel Bowers In Honor of the last day of  Black… Read More

Application Timeline

November 1, 2023Ingenuity Application OPENS
October 2023 - January 2024Middle School Open Houses with Ingenuity Middle School Information Sessions (See Ingenuity Admissions Information page for registration details)
October 29, 2023Poly's Open House with Ingenuity High School Information Sessions (1:00 - 3:00 PM)
November 9, 2023Poly's Open House with Ingenuity High School Information Sessions (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
November 16, 2023Ingenuity Middle School Virtual Information Session (7:00 - 8:00 PM) - See Ingenuity Admissions Information page for registration details)
December 9, 2023City Schools' Middle and High School Choice Fair (Baltimore Convention Center)
December 12, 2023Ingenuity Middle School Virtual Information Session (7:00 - 8:00 PM) - See Ingenuity Admissions Information page for registration details)
January 2024Ingenuity High School Admissions Test Sessions (NO Middle School test for 2024-25 Admissions)
January 18, 2024Ingenuity Application DEADLINE (Same as Baltimore City Public Schools Choice Deadline)
February 2024Ingenuity Admissions DECISIONS RELEASED
July 8 - August 1, 2024Ingenuity Summer Algebra Academy (For select 9th grade accepted students)
July 22 - August 1, 2024Ingenuity Rising 6th Grade Summer Academy (for all accepted students)

Our Partners

Ingenuity Project Headquarters

1400 West Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD, USA

410-662-8665

James McHenry Elementary School

31 S Schroeder St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

(410) 396-1621

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

1400 West Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21209, United States

410-396-7026

Hamilton Middle School

6101 Old Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21214, United States

410-396-6375

Mount Royal Middle School

121 McMechen St, Baltimore, MD 21217, United States

410-396-0864

Roland Park Middle School

5207 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210, United States

410-396-6420

Locations / Schools

Ingenuity Project Headquarters
1400 West Cold Spring Lane
410-662-8665


James McHenry Elementary School
31 S Schroeder St
(410) 396-1621


Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1400 West Cold Spring Lane
410-396-7026


Hamilton Middle School
6101 Old Harford Road
410-396-6375


Mount Royal Middle School
121 McMechen St
410-396-0864


Roland Park Middle School
5207 Roland Avenue
410-396-6420