About Hanna Academy

Why We Exist

Changing Trajectories, One Student at a Time

Hanna Academy is where youth with IEPs are seen, supported, and equipped to succeed.

Hanna Academy is a nonpublic high school built for students who need something different—and better. We serve youth with IEPs who have experienced trauma or face emotional and behavioral challenges that make traditional schools a tough fit. Here, students receive individualized attention, consistent support, and real opportunities to grow—academically, emotionally, and personally.

Our faculty specialize in trauma-informed education, understanding that healing and learning must happen together. Through hands-on career training, small classes, and a relationship-first approach, we help students regain confidence, build skills, and shape a future they can believe in.

Shaded outdoor seating and trees on Hanna Academy campus.

Academy Status

Now a Nonpublic School

On July 1, 2023, Hanna Academy launched its inaugural school year as an independent California public benefit corporation, recognized as a federal 501c3 exempt organization. The newly formed Hanna Academy Board of Directors – completely independent of Hanna Center – oversees the new Hanna Academy Nonpublic High School, exclusively serving students who have a qualifying Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Hanna Academy accepts referrals for student placement via their Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Hanna Academy Facts

Our school is driven by expertise in trauma-informed care: nurturing the mind, the body and student wellness.  We can help transform youth into productive, healthy, compassionate young people who achieve success.

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Hanna Academy accepts all genders, including gender neutral.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values.

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Hanna Academy is not affiliated in any way with the Diocese of Santa Rosa, or any religious organization.

Two students collaborating on a laptop in class.

Students walking through the Hanna Academy campus courtyard.

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Hanna Academy is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), as well as certified by the California Department of Education.

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Hanna Academy has no religious instruction or religious programming. Hanna Academy is prohibited in law from advancing or advocating any specific beliefs.

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Hanna Academy has a duty of care to students, parents, and the community at large, and is comprised of 7 independent, educational experts, who provide objective advice and oversight to Hanna Academy’s CEO and leadership. The Board and CEO are accountable for meeting and exceeding all state and local standards.

Students working together on an outdoor climbing activity.

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Through contractual arrangements with Hanna Center, Hanna Academy operates its educational programs on the existing campus of Hanna Center.

By the Numbers

2023

Hanna Academy become a nonpublic high school.

40

Beds for the Residential Program

25+

Field trips for Residential Recreation

More Than a School

Residential Program

Hanna Academy has recently gained approval from the California Department of Education to accept residential students at our non-public school. Starting on February 1, 2024, Hanna Academy will welcome student residents.

Hanna Academy’s residential program offers an opportunity for youth who reside too far away from the school to live on campus while receiving an specialized education and support.

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Student Life

Life at Hanna Academy blends learning with fun through spirit weeks, field trips, and campus activities.

Students enjoy a full rec center, open green spaces, and weekly incentives that reward effort and growth—creating a school community that feels supportive, exciting, and real.

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Impact Report

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Impact Report

Hanna Academy’s impact report for fiscal year 2023-2024 is a reflection on our first year as a Nonpublic School (NPS). We are grateful for the invaluable lessons we’ve encountered and remain dedicated to supporting our exceptional students.

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