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Directions:
Parking is available at 4th Ave Interstate Parking or meter street parking (extra meter parking behind the school). All meters are free after 5 pm. The entrance is on Michigan Street. Please take the elevator to the third floor.

Harbor City students took part in Climate Generation's Youth Climate Justice Summit in St. Paul yesterday!

School has started but there's still time to join Harbor City International School in grades 7-12! Our simple enrollment process makes it easy to become part of our tuition-free public charter school where students thrive academically, creatively, and personally.

Harbor City International School (HCIS) challenges students to go further through rigorous academics that have earned our us recognition as the #20 high school in Minnesota and #1 in Duluth. Our unique symposium experiences exploring diverse subjects, comprehensive arts programs, and meaningful service learning partnerships with local nonprofits combine for an incredible experience for every student. At HCIS, our students discover their potential and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

At Harbor City International School, character education is built into daily life through our 5R’s: Respect, Responsibility, Relationship, Reach, and Resilience. These values guide how students treat others, tackle challenges, and contribute to their community - both in and out of school. By centering character alongside academics, we’re helping students grow into thoughtful, capable, and compassionate individuals.

Meet Matthew Hunke, Harbor City's newest Choir & Activities Director! From Rubik's Cubes to hardcore punk music, Matthew brings unique energy and fresh perspective to our 7th-12th grade tuition-free charter school. Discover what excites him about joining the HCIS community and his vision for student growth.

Harbor City International School (HCIS) is a grades 7-12 public charter school where every student’s individuality is valued, with small classes, award-winning teachers, and opportunities that enable each learner to shine and make a real-world impact. Our unique curriculum encourages students to explore hands-on learning, arts, community projects, and college-credit courses tailored to their interests.