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Harbor City International School (HCIS) is a tuition-free 7th–12th grade public charter school
located in the Historic Duluth Plumbing Supply Building.
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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.
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.
Climate Generation's Youth Climate Justice Summit
Harbor City students took part in Climate Generation's Youth Climate Justice Summit in St. Paul yesterday!
HCIS AP Environmental Science students were featured on Green Visions (103.3). Listen to them discuss the opportunities they've been afforded this year and their hopes to learn more.
“It is in the knowledge of the genuine conditions of our life that we must draw our strengths to love and our reason for acting” [Simone de Beauvoir]
Lastest Blog Posts
4 Ways Character Matters at Harbor City International School
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.
HCIS Wins 2025 MN Charter School Innovation Award
Harbor City International School (HCIS) just won the 2025 Minnesota Charter School Innovation Award, and we couldn’t be more proud! The award highlights our hands-on learning approach - especially our Service Learning Symposiums, where students dive into real-world projects that give back to the community. Last year alone, they logged over 2,125 hours of service, proving that learning at HCIS goes way beyond the classroom.
Local Wisdom, Global Vision
Harbor City International School blends rigorous academics, hands-on learning, and a commitment to global citizenship - all in the heart of Downtown Duluth. Through personalized support, immersive symposiums, and real-world experiences, students are empowered to grow as learners and leaders. Enrolling now for Fall 2025. Limited seats available.
5 Big Benefits of Our Small School
At Harbor City International School, one of our biggest strengths is actually our small size—capped at just 250 students—which means everyone truly gets to know each other. From personalized learning and close teacher-student relationships to creative opportunities and a super supportive community, our small school makes a big impact!
2025-26 HCIS School Calendar
The school year's ending soon, and Harbor City International School’s 2025-26 calendar will help you start planning for fall! Here’s a summary of important dates.