Do you have a student entering middle or high school next school year? Explore City Schools! Over the next few weeks, we’re highlighting middle and high schools, their programs, clubs, and pathways. Get ready for the Choice Fair on Saturday, December 13, and find the school that’s right for your student. Find scheduled open houses and learn more here: Learn more about Choice.
Middle Schools
Baltimore International Academy (BIA)
BIA is a free public charter school open to all City residents, offering full language immersion and the International Baccalaureate program for students in grades K–8. At BIA, students build strong academic foundations while learning through immersion in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, or Russian, gaining skills that prepare them for a global future. Enrollment is directly through the school and not part of the Choice process.Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (BLSYW)
BLSYW is an all-girls public charter school serving young women in grades 6 through 12 that supports students as they grow their confidence, leadership, and academic independence. Clubs, enrichment, and community service help students gain the tools they need for high school and beyond.Beechfield Elementary/Middle School (Beechfield)
Beechfield supports middle schoolers with strong academics and programs in social-emotional learning, including restorative practices. Students join clubs in art, biking, gardening, STEM, fashion, and music production, giving them steady opportunities to explore their interests and grow as learners.Booker T. Washington Middle School (Booker T. Washington)
Booker T. Washington, located at 1301 McCulloh Street, offers a comprehensive arts program including vocal, band, theater, dance, and media arts. It also features over 15 student clubs, a robust athletics program, and a robotics initiative.
Collington Square Elementary/Middle School (Collington Square)
Collington Square is a community school in Southeast Baltimore focused on academic rigor, college and career readiness, and social-emotional learning. Students, families, and staff work together in a safe, restorative environment that supports growth and helps scholars reach beyond their perceived potential.The Crossroads School (Crossroads)
As a “Green School,” Crossroads emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and hands-on learning through robotics and mentoring opportunities. Students can join a variety of clubs and activities, including the Science Club, Robotics Club, and the B.U.G.S. Program, and participate in sports such as football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, skateboarding, and snowboarding. Creative outlets include Theatre Club, Chess Club, and Anime Club, which provide students with opportunities to explore their interests and grow academically, socially, and personally. Enrollment is directly through the school and not part of the Choice process.
Dr. Nathan Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School (Ashburton)
Recognized as a Green School, Ashburton is a smaller school in Northwest Baltimore. Students can participate in interscholastic sports while enjoying a learning environment focused on sustainability, growth, and engagement.
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School (FSK)
FSK sits on a spacious green campus in Locust Point and delivers strong programming supported by dedicated staff, families, and community partners. Students can join clubs for sports, arts, music, debate, robotics, the literary magazine, and library programs, along with interscholastic athletics.Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle School (Garrett Heights)
Garrett Heights offers a stable learning environment focused on strong instruction, community, and student growth. Students take part in arts, sports, and enrichment activities that build confidence and steady progress.Hamilton Elementary/Middle School (Hamilton)
Situated at 6101 Old Harford Road in Northeast Baltimore, Hamilton provides the Ingenuity Project (apply directly through Ingenuity), Algebra I, EGATE ELD, and a variety of clubs such as band, arts, robotics, scouts, sports, and drama. The school is also a certified Green School with an extensive outdoor garden and classroom.
Hampden Elementary/Middle School (Hampden)
Hampden, located in North Baltimore, offers high school credits in Algebra I and English I and provides English Language Development (ELD) services. A designated Maryland “Green School,” Hampden offers programs such as Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and Robotics. Students can participate in a variety of activities, including the Magazine Club, Girls on the Run, Glee, the annual school musical, Art Club, Chess, Robotics, Student Government Association, and Junior National Honor Society.Hampstead Hill Academy (Hampstead)
Hampstead offers high school credits in Algebra I and English I, and provides English Language Development (ELD) services, as well as tutoring and mentoring. Located in Southeast Baltimore, the Maryland “Green School” emphasizes environmental sustainability and the visual and performing arts. Students can participate in Robotics, interscholastic sports, and clubs such as STEAM, Spanish, Science Olympiad, Math Club, and Chess. Additional activities include Band, Orchestra, Theater, Choir, Culinary Arts, Yearbook, and Service Leaders Club. As a conversion school, HHA serves students living in its attendance area, which spans from Broadway (west) to Haven (east) and from Eastern (north) to Boston (south). Enrollment is directly through the school and not part of the Choice process.James McHenry Elementary/Middle School (James McHenry)
James McHenry, located at 31 S. Schroeder Street in Southwest Baltimore, offers the Ingenuity Project, Algebra I, and a wide range of clubs, including sports, dance, art, cheerleading, robotics, chess, cooking, scouts, and choir. Students can also participate in interscholastic athletics.
Katherine Johnson Global Academy (Katherine Johnson)
Katherine Johnson prepares students for a global future through rigorous academics and community-focused learning. Students in this Southwest Baltimore school participate in arts, STEM, leadership activities, and after-school programs that strengthen knowledge and character. Students show Rocket P.R.I.D.E by presenting a Positive attitude, Resilience, Integrity, Discipline, and Excellence.KIPP Harmony Academy (KIPP Baltimore)
As part of KIPP Baltimore, KIPP Harmony Academy offers high school credits in English I and Algebra I, as well as ELD, tutoring, mentoring, Robotics, sports, and media programs. Students can join clubs such as the Science Team, Dance, Theater, Student Government, CHARM Magazine, and Braiding Club. Founded in 2002, KIPP Baltimore serves about 1,400 PreK–8 students across two schools on a shared campus in West Baltimore. Enrollment is directly through the school and not part of the Choice process.Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School
(Leith Walk)Leith Walk, where L.E.G.E.N.D.S are made, is a pre-K–8 school in Northeast Baltimore that has served as a community cornerstone since 1955. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can explore robotics, participate in sports such as flag football and basketball, and join clubs including Band, Choir, Theater, Art, and Student Government.
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
This charter school serves girls in grades 5–8 and is located in Northeast Baltimore. It offers a supportive learning environment with project-based learning, character education, arts programming, STEM education, and opportunities for interscholastic athletics. Enrollment is directly through the school and not part of the Choice process.
Midtown Academy (Midtown)
Midtown provides consistent academics, arts opportunities, and community partnerships. Students take part in clubs, sports, and enrichment programs that strengthen skills and steady their path from elementary through middle school.Mount Royal Elementary/Middle School (Mount Royal)
Mount Royal helps students discover the passions that will guide them into college, careers, and adulthood. Middle school students may apply to the Ingenuity Project, giving advanced learners access to higher-level math and science. Students join band, arts, robotics, sports, and clubs that support curiosity and steady academic growth.Roland Park Elementary/Middle School (Roland Park)
Roland Park offers high school credits in Algebra I, English I, and Spanish I. Students engage in programs like Robotics, Science Olympiad, Math Olympiad, and National Junior Honor Society. Sports include soccer, basketball, volleyball, and track, while arts and enrichment options range from Drama and Band to Coding and Student Government.Rosemont Elementary/Middle School (Rosemont)
Rosemont, on Baltimore’s west side, serves pre-K–8 students, focusing on academic, social, and emotional growth. Students engage in environmental sustainability, robotics, tutoring, and mentoring; join clubs like Spanish, Chess, Robotics, and Art; and participate in Drumline/Band and interscholastic sports.Stadium School (Stadium)
Stadium offers a structured academic program complemented by engaging extracurricular activities. Located in the Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello community of Northeast Baltimore, the school focuses on preparing students for college and careers through intense collaboration among staff, families, and the community. Students can participate in a variety of activities, including Band, cheerleading, dance, Culinary Arts, and more.Vanguard Collegiate Middle (Vanguard)
Vanguard offers sports, mentoring, and clubs such as Math, Book, Dance, Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Yearbook, and upcoming clubs in Fashion and Discovery. The school emphasizes academic growth through advisory, enrichment, and remediation, guided by its vision to ensure every learner is at grade level or beyond entering high school, and its mission to support student safety, health, and grade-level achievement.Waverly Elementary/Middle School (Waverly)
Waverly prepares 21st-century learners and leaders who are ready to excel in college and careers. The school offers strong academic programs supported by a full range of enrichment, extracurricular, and athletic opportunities. Students can take part in clubs focused on sports and the arts, along with interscholastic athletics that build teamwork and discipline.
Westport Academy offers a range of programs that give students practical skills and creative outlets, including robotics, coding, dance, a design lab, chess club, sports, and arts. This southwest Baltimore school provides a steady learning environment rooted in long-standing community ties.Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School (Walter P. Carter)
Walter P. Carter in Northeast Baltimore offers a strong mix of academic and enrichment opportunities that support student growth and engagement. Students can take part in clubs for sports, robotics, arts, debate, and science, along with interscholastic athletics that encourage teamwork and leadership.Woodhome Elementary/Middle School (Woodhome)
Woodhome offers a supportive and challenging academic environment. Located in Northwest Baltimore, the school provides English Language Development (ELD), and holds a Green School designation. Students benefit from interscholastic sports, tutoring, and mentoring services, as well as clubs such as the Good News Club, Student Government Association (SGA), Safety Patrols, Dance Club, and Choir. Woodhome was recognized by the State of Maryland with an Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education (EGATE) Award in December 2018.
Middle/High Schools
Academy for College and Career Exploration (ACCE)
In Northeast Baltimore, ACCE prepares students for life after graduation with college-ready coursework and career pathways. Students join sports, robotics, art, gaming, modeling, jazz band, environmental activities, and student news. A place where preparation and opportunity meet.Baltimore Design School (BDS)
At BDS, students can take AP and Dual Enrollment courses and explore CTE pathways in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, and Architecture. With programs in media production, theater, modeling, and robotics—plus clubs like E-Sports, Green Team, and Yearbook—students design their future here. Enrollment is directly through the school and not part of the Choice process.Baltimore Revolutionary Academy for Virtual Education (BRAVE)
Looking for a flexible, high-quality learning environment? BRAVE offers virtual and hybrid learning, featuring courses such as Algebra, Computer Science, and Financial Literacy. Students stay engaged through interactive clubs, as well as in-person field trips and events.ConneXions: A Community-Based Arts School (ConneXions)
ConneXions serves grades 6–12 with rigorous academics and daily arts electives in visual arts, band, theater, dance, vocal music, and media arts. Small class sizes, project-based learning, and strong student support prepare scholars for college, careers, and life after high school.Green Street Academy (Green Street)
Green Street offers students advanced academic opportunities, including Dual Enrollment and AP courses as well as Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways in nursing, urban agriculture, and construction design management. Students gain real-world skills while exploring environmental sustainability practices. Beyond academics, students access tutoring, mentoring, and robotics, and can join a wide range of clubs and creative activities. Enrollment is directly through the school and not part of the Choice process.
High Schools
Augusta Fells Savage Institute for Visual Arts (Augusta Fells)
In Southwest Baltimore, Augusta Fells provides a strong visual arts focus supported by hands-on learning. CTE programs, arts clubs, and sports offer a steady environment where students build skills and develop their craft.Baltimore City College (City College)
City College upholds a long tradition of academic excellence through its IB liberal arts and sciences program. With selective admissions, strong inquiry-based learning, and a range of extracurriculars, City prepares students for top colleges and responsible citizenship.Bard High School Early College Baltimore (Bard)
Bard offers a unique four-year public school experience where students can earn both a high school diploma and up to 60 college credits through Bard’s tuition-free early college program. Located in Northwest Baltimore, students follow 9th and 10th grades with rigorous liberal arts and sciences coursework, preparing them for higher education and career success.Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove (Benjamin Franklin)
Benjamin Franklin builds strong relationships and tailors learning to meet the needs of every student. As a traditional high school, it offers a full athletic program and opportunities to explore postsecondary pathways. Located in the close-knit Brooklyn/Curtis Bay community, Ben Franklin provides the personal attention students need to grow academically and prepare for life after graduation
At City Neighbors High School, creativity and innovation come together. Students explore the arts and sustainability, and have the opportunity to take AP and Dual Enrollment courses. The northeast Baltimore school also has a Fabrication Lab and extracurriculars such as band, Step Team, Green Team, and chess. Enrollment is held via a lottery and not part of the Choice process. Contact the school for more details.Coppin Academy
Located on Coppin State University’s campus, Coppin Academy prepares students for college through rigorous academics, personalized tutoring, mentoring, and real-world learning experiences. Students take ownership of their growth while exploring interests and building skills for success. Enrollment is directly through the school and not part of the Choice process.Forest Park High School (Forest Park)
Located in northwest Baltimore, Forest Park’s modern campus features tech-rich classrooms, a TV studio, a culinary kitchen, and a media center. Students engage in clubs, sports, dual-enrollment courses, and mentorship programs, with strong college and career support through YMCA partnerships and CollegeBound advising.Frederick Douglass High School (Douglass)
Douglass offers CTE programs, JROTC, academic supports, and a range of clubs. With dual enrollment and restorative practices, students at this Northwest Baltimore high school receive structure and support as they move toward graduation.Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High School (MERVO)
MERVO is a long-standing leader in career preparation. Students gain hands-on experience through CTE programs, JROTC, engineering pathways, robotics, and academic supports. Athletics, clubs, and certifications prepare students for college, work, and service.Patterson High School (Patterson)
Situated in Southeast Baltimore, Patterson offers a diverse range of academic programs, career pathways, and extracurricular activities. Students can explore CTE, Dual Enrollment, JROTC, Interpreter Certification, Project Lead the Way, and various clubs, including chess, coding, drama, robotics, band, dance, and choir.
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School (Dunbar)
Dunbar offers rigorous academic and career programs, including Advanced Placement courses, Dual Enrollment, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways. The school provides English Language Development (ELD), Project Lead the Way (PLTW), and mentoring and tutoring services. Students can participate in a wide range of sports across all seasons, as well as clubs and activities such as Poetry Club, Band, Choir, Dance, National Honor Society, DIVAS Girls’ Club, StepAfrika, Chess, Gaming, Guitar, Majorettes, Student Council, and Volunteer Club.The REACH! Partnership School (REACH!)
REACH! operated by Civic Works, prepares students for college and careers through a wide range of opportunities. Offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technology Education (CTE) programs in Construction, HVAC, Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Homeland Security, and JROTC – Army, the school meets the needs of every student. Students can engage in clubs for arts, music, debate, and robotics, participate in award-winning athletics, and gain real-world experience through internships and externships.Reginald F. Lewis High School (RFL)
RFL offers a wide range of opportunities to help students succeed. Explore AP courses, Dual Enrollment, robotics, JROTC, and participate in clubs like Art, Math, Cheer, Green Club, LatinX, Gaming, and Band. Students can also access tutoring, mentoring, and career pathways, including business and apprenticeship programs, plus interscholastic sports. Located in Northeast Baltimore, Lewis helps students reach their full potential.
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy (Vivien T. Thomas)
Vivien T. Thomas prepares students for college and the modern workforce through focused, hands-on programs in the health professions. Students can choose from several healthcare pathways designed to build real-world skills and career readiness. The school also offers clubs in specialized medical fields along with a range of sports programs, supporting growth both in and beyond the classroom.Western High School (Western)
Western is an all-girls public high school offering a strong academic program. This Northwest Baltimore school provides CTE pathways, English language development, and social-emotional learning supports, including restorative practices. Programs include JROTC, International Baccalaureate, Project Lead the Way, robotics, and clubs for music, debate, environment, fashion, dance, art, and Spanish, along with interscholastic athletics.