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WHY CHOOSE HARBOR?

Here in the heart of midtown Santa Cruz, we have created a learning community built on college prep, career training, self-discovery and leadership. As a public school, enrolling at Harbor High gives students access to more.

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Harbor High is an International Baccalaureate World School

We are one of 3,000 High Schools around the world in the International Baccalaureate program, which is a curriculum framework built to foster thinking skills, research, social skills, communication and self management.

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Harbor High has more AP Courses

At Harbor High, we believe potential should be met with opportunity. Our College Prep program offers students AP Courses in:

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Athletics

Harbor High has more Athletics

We know that sports drive development, self-confidence and cooperation. Our students can apply themselves in one of our many thriving teams:

 

Football / Softball / Boys Volleyball / 

Girls Volleyball / Cheer / Girls Tennis / 

Boys Tennis / Cross Country / Girls Water Polo / 

Boys Water Polo / Boys Golf / Girls Golf/ 

Boys Soccer / Girls Golf / Wrestling / 

Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball / 

Girls Swimming / Boys Swimming / 

Track & Field / Baseball / Boys Lacrosse

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Harbor High has more Career Opportunities

At Harbor High, we believe education should aim higher than graduation. Our students have access to a wealth of hands-on, technical career coursework to explore options, hone skills and aim high:

 

Biotechnology / Sustainable Agriculture / 

Graphic Design / Welding / IT Essentials / 

Floral Design / Woodworking / Bike Technology / 

Culinary Arts / Fire Science / Auto Technology / 

Sports Medicine / Construction / Photography / 

Healthcare / Music Production

Career

Harbor High has more Mental Health Support

As well as a full counseling department, whose counselors provide personal as well as academic counseling, Harbor High employs a full-time Social Emotional Counselor who serves the student body as a licensed Mental Health Professional.

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Harbor High has more Connections & more Diversity

As a public school, Harbor is built on the belief that not only are all welcome, but that a diversity of perspectives and experiences drives broader and faster development for all students.​

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Developing minds need variety - they need each other. When a class isn't curated, students have a greater connection to their community and society.

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Harbor High has more Leadership Opportunities

Our bustling community of students, thriving clubs, athletic & performing arts teams, student government body, peer tutoring program & community connections (to local programs, partners and government) empower Harbor High students with unique opportunities to develop as the leaders of tomorrow.

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And starting this year, we're raising the ceiling on our High School leaders: giving them seats on the District Board, where they may serve as Student Trustees.

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Harbor High has more Fine & Applied Arts

At Harbor High, we believe that hands-on creative exploration and expression is key to educational development. We offer our students an expanding variety of outlets, including:

Painting / Sculpture / Theater / Pottery / Band / 

Drawing / Choir / Printmaking / Jazz Band / 

Graphic Design / Guitar / Photography / 

Varsity Band / Cabinetry 

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