Harbor City International School, also known as Harbor City or HCIS, is a charter secondary school in Duluth, Minnesota, United States, that opened in fall 2002. It serves students in grades nine through twelve. The school is governed by an eight-member board of directors.
Serving 205 students in grades 9-12, Harbor City International Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harbor City International Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Harbor City International Charter's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Black, Blue
School Rankings
Harbor City International Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor City International Charter is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
4%
12%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor City International Charter's ranking?
Harbor City International Charter is ranked #458 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harbor City International Charter?
The graduation rate of Harbor City International Charter is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harbor City International Charter?
205 students attend Harbor City International Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Harbor City International Charter students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbor City International Charter?
Harbor City International Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harbor City International Charter offer ?
Harbor City International Charter offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harbor City International Charter part of?
Harbor City International Charter is part of Harbor City International Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Harbor City International Charter located?
Harbor City International Charter is located in the Downtown Waterfront neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 5 other public schools located in Downtown Waterfront.
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