In each Ingenuity program, every student tells a story of possibility. Across our four middle schools, you will find sixth graders embarking on new challenges and creating friendships with curious and engaged peers from across the city, and eighth graders engaging in passionate discussions around their high school choices.

At Poly, you will find Ingenuity tenth graders exploring the exciting possibilities in STEM through Ingenuity’s Introduction to Research course and seniors growing the confidence to communicate their independent research findings. These moments are more than snapshots; they are transformations sparked by a community that refuses to let talent go unchallenged and untapped.

It’s your belief in these students that turns hope into genuine opportunity. Because of your support, Ingenuity scholars will be prepared with a passion for excellence and bold ambition to thrive in challenging STEM classes.

Each achievement, every breakthrough, is a story written by young minds nurtured by a community that refuses to give up on their promise.

✨That community, at its core, is you.✨

Who We Are & What We Do 👥

Over three decades, The Ingenuity Project has become the largest comprehensive, advanced math and science instructional program for students in grades 6-12 enrolled in Baltimore City Public Schools. Our programs have consistently demonstrated student achievement growth beyond state and national averages.

Ingenuity offers four city-wide middle school advanced STEM programs at Hamilton, Mount Royal, Roland Park, and James McHenry and hosts a single advanced STEM high school program at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.

Ingenuity’s math and science curriculum is not a supplement to existing math and science instruction, but a separate, comprehensive math and science curriculum. Ingenuity hires highly qualified math and science teachers to partner with the Baltimore City teachers so our students are learning in small classes of 15:1.

Middle School 🎒🍎

Ingenuity’s middle school program begins with high expectations for student achievement. Ingenuity teachers provide challenging and dynamic coursework with an emphasis on inquiry, investigation, strong work habits, and deep mastery of concepts. Teachers provide summer programs in mathematics to ensure retention of concepts, and support students with after school programs, such as The Learning Club (TLC), and coaching to prepare for regional and national math competitions and science fairs.

The merits of Ingenuity’s middle school curriculum is recognized in program evaluations and studies showing that students who enroll in Ingenuity in middle school typically earn higher GPAs, have higher PSAT/SAT scores, and take more Advanced Placement courses in high school when compared to students who did not participate in Ingenuity middle school.

High School 🏫 🎓

Ingenuity’s high school program aligns to the highest standards in math and science to enable students to enroll and succeed in selective colleges and STEM careers. Almost 100% of all Ingenuity students have been accepted into competitive 4-year colleges; of those, 76% of Ingenuity students attend highly specialized or competitive STEM programs in college. Students receive personalized student and family guidance for college selection, and opportunities for connection to a vast network of successful alumni and professionals in STEM related careers.

Research Practicum 🔬🧪

The program’s three-year Research Practicum is an incubator for future scientists, engineers, and mathematicians that spans from 10th-12th grade. During the Research Practicum experience, students work with mentors at local colleges, universities, and other research institutions to develop independent research projects. Students submit their work to national pre-college competitions. In Ingenuity’s history, we have produced 11 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists and three winners, most recently in 2017. More than 20 students have co-authored papers in peer-reviewed journals or publications. We invite you to review the full list of student research accomplishments on our website, here.

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