Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

Prospective Students

What are the requirements for admission to Poly?
Eighth grade students must fulfill all requirements for promotion to ninth grade. To be considered for admission, students must:

Have an overall average of 80 or better
Have at least an 80 average in both math and English
Rank in the 65th percentile or better in math and English on standardized tests such as Terra Nova or CAT
Have 90% or better attendance rate

I believe I meet the requirements. How do I apply to Poly?
Baltimore City public school students should contact their middle school guidance counselors to have their applications submitted by the December deadline. All other students should contact Mr. Karl Starks at the Office of Student Placement (410-396-8600.)

I am currently attending another high school, but I would like to transfer to Poly next year. How do I apply?
Contact Mr. Karl Starks at the Office of Student Placement (410-396-8600)

How can I sign up to "shadow" at Poly?
"Shadowing" provides the opportunity for eighth grade students who are interested in attending Poly to spend the day with a ninth or tenth grader as he/she goes through the daily schedule. "Shadows" need to bring a notebook, paper, pen and pencil, as well as lunch, lunch money, or lunch tickets. "Shadows" are expected to wear appropriate attire and be attentive, active participants in class. All students from Baltimore City Public Schools must register for "shadowing" with their middle school guidance counselor. All other students, and only those students, register by calling the Poly Guidance Office at 410-396-7030 or 7031, during October.

For further information, please contact the Poly Guidance Office.