Due to a decision by the Charter Commission, HCA will be closing at the end of June.

A School for Social Change, Entrepreneurship, and the Environment

Harpswell Coastal Academy is a FREE public charter school serving Maine students Grades 5-12. Our mission is to create an engaged community of creative thinkers, compassionate leaders, and effective problem solvers. We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about who we are and what student life is like at our Harpswell and Brunswick campuses.

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inspirational student profiles and stories!

NARWHAL DEEP DIVES

stories that define who we are

Head Start

Head Start

Harpswell Coastal Academy (HCA) graduate Ian Poeraatmadja ’17 wasn’t planning on college — until he sampled it as a high school student. Through HCA’s early college program, ninth through twelfth graders can enroll in courses offered…

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Curtains Up, Lights Dim for Gaslight

Curtains Up, Lights Dim for Gaslight

Harpswell Coastal Academy debuts its first political theater performance. In an era when allegations of fake news occupy the headlines, “gaslighting” can feel like a sport.

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Harpswell Stories

A collaborative effort of Harpswell Coastal Academy and Holbrook Community Foundation, Harpswell Stories is a series of oral histories that capture tales of tradition, resilience, and innovation, told by the people who lived them in Midcoast Maine.

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TESTIMONIALS

happy parents and happy students

“The regular schedule has been so helpful to allow my students to keep in touch with their friends, complete their work and be social.”

Current HCA Parent

“HCA has been flexible with students and we greatly appreciate the huge undertaking of making this remote learning possible and engaging.”

Current HCA Parent

“I appreciate HCA and being proactive and getting online classes up and running quickly. It’s a difficult time for everyone and I am glad that it has been as structured as it can be.”

Current HCA Parent

“I am just very appreciative for all the efforts to keep things as normal as possible, the willingness to make work loads a little easier, and the acknowledgement that everyone needs time to unplug. Thank you!”

Current HCA Parent

“Thanks to all of you for your hard work. Many of you have families of your own who need you at this time.”

Current HCA Parent

“HCA was quick with their decision to shut down. Everyone has done a great job on keeping us informed and making the students and parents still feel like they are part of a community and family. I also love the structure of the online classes. Thanks for all HCA has done!”

Current HCA Parent