Ingenuity Project – Energies Combine, Potentials Emerge

Cultivating a New Generation of STEM Leaders

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Welcome to
The Ingenuity Project

A comprehensive, advanced math and science instructional program for Baltimore City students in grades 6-12.

It is our mission to prepare and launch the next diverse generation of nationally competitive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) leaders in Baltimore City Public Schools.

By the Numbers

87%

In 2023, Ingenuity Project 9th and 10th graders earned an 80 or higher in their STEM classes.

86%

In 2023, Ingenuity Project 8th graders completed high school honors algebra or honors geometry with a grade of 80 or higher.

99%

In 2023, Ingenuity of all of graduates were accepted into college, and of those; 87% were accepted into competitive colleges & leading STEM programs.

50%

Ingenuity middle school students perform in the top 10% nationally by the end of eighth grade.

What's Happening

Student Achievements

Ingenuity Scholars Shine at Morgan State University Engineering and Science Fair

BALTIMORE – The Morgan State University Science-Mathematics-Engineering Fair was held… Read More

Ingenuity Students Awarded Fellowships by the Sandra Lee Heyman Foundation

Ingenuity Scholars Receive Fellowship PROGRAM SELECTS 41 MORE STUDENTS, EXPANDS… Read More

Poly’s Chess Team Wins 5th Place at US Chess National Competition!

Ingenuity students powered Baltimore Polytechnic Institute's Chess Team to a… Read More

Application Timeline

November 1, 2024	Ingenuity Application OPENS
November 2024- March 2025	Middle School Open Houses with Ingenuity Middle School Information Sessions (See Ingenuity Admissions Information page for registration details)
November 14, 2024	Poly's Open House with Ingenuity High School Information Sessions (5:30 - 7:30 PM)
November 16, 2024	Ingenuity Middle School Virtual Information Session (7:00 - 8:00 PM) - See Ingenuity Admissions Information page for registration details)
November 20, 2024	Ingenuity Middle School Virtual Information Session (7:00 - 8:00 PM) - See Ingenuity Admissions Information page for registration details)
December 14, 2024	City Schools' Middle and High School Choice Fair (Baltimore Convention Center)
November 2024-January 2025	Ingenuity High School Admissions Test Sessions (NO Middle School test for 2024-25 Admissions)
January 24, 2025	Ingenuity Application DEADLINE (Same as Baltimore City Public Schools Choice Deadline)
February 28, 2025	Ingenuity Admissions DECISIONS RELEASED
July 21-31, 2025	Ingenuity Rising 6th Grade Summer Academy (for all accepted students)