Celebrating Student Success: Where BCP Students Go Next

Each June, Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) schools proudly celebrate their 5th and 8th grade students as they take the next steps in their educational journeys. Through joyful and heartfelt closing exercises, families, educators, and peers gather to recognize the achievements of these students and the bright paths that lie ahead.

This year, more than 280 8th graders from BCP’s City Springs Elementary/Middle, Hampstead Hill Academy, and Pimlico Elementary/Middle are moving on to a wide range of high schools throughout Baltimore. From selective academic programs to career and technical education pathways, BCP students are continuing their success in high school environments that match their unique goals and talents.

High School Placement Highlights for SY26

Out of 287 graduating 8th graders from BCP middle schools:

• 40% (116 students) earned admission to high schools with competitive entrance requirements:
• Baltimore City College: 41 students
• Baltimore Polytechnic Institute: 46 students
• Paul Laurence Dunbar High School: 16 students
• Western High School: 13 students (girls only)
• 15% (44 students) are headed to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, gaining early access to career-focused pathways and industry certifications.
• Many students are also branching out to diverse educational opportunities, including:
• Charter high schools like Coppin Academy, Connexions, and Baltimore Design School
• Private and parochial schools with acceptances to schools such as:
• Loyola Blakefield
• Roland Park Country School
• The Bryn Mawr School
• Cristo Rey Jesuit
• Calvert Hall
• St. Frances Academy
• Archbishop Spalding
• Six students earned admission to the prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts, demonstrating outstanding talent and dedication to their artistic disciplines.

Recognizing Academic Excellence

In addition to celebrating school transitions, BCP schools recognized students for academic distinction. Honoring 8th graders who not only achieved the highest cumulative GPAs but also demonstrate hard work, grit, and determination to achieve academically. 

At City Springs, the following students were awarded top honors:

At Hampstead Hill Academy, the following students were awarded top honors:

At Pimlico, the following students were awarded top honors:

As our 5th and 8th graders leave the halls of their BCP schools, they do so with confidence, preparation, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning. We are immensely proud of their hard work, resilience, and achievements—and we can’t wait to see what they do next.

Read more about the June 2025 End-of-Year Celebrations across the BCP school network.