Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, high school in Maryland, United States
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is a public school in Maryland that teaches students science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The campus on a 53-acre piece of land beside Jones Falls stream features modern brick buildings, sports fields, and a stadium that reflect the school's long history.
The school was founded in 1883 to teach engineering and technical skills, beginning with only boys and about 60 students. It played a key role in desegregation in Baltimore and was the city's first high school to admit students of all races in 1952.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is commonly called Poly and has strong traditions like the Poly Fight Song and Polytechnic Hymn sung at school events and sports games. These symbols shape the sense of community and connect current students with generations of alumni who take pride in their connection to the school.
The school sits on a large campus with modern and historic buildings that are easy to explore, and visitors should allow time to see the sports fields, stadium, and shared facilities with neighboring Western High School. The best time to visit is outside school hours or during special school events when the campus is more open to guests.
The school has one of the oldest and most intense rivalries in American high school sports with Baltimore City College, with football games played since 1889 and traditionally held on Thanksgiving Day. This rivalry has inspired generations of players and coaches and remains a significant part of local sports culture.
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