Hanna Academy[1] is a nonpublic, co-ed high school in Sonoma, California, which serves students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs),[2] primarily those with behavioral and emotional challenges. The school offers both traditional academic instruction in addition to life skills education and a residential program for students.[3]
Background
Hanna Academy is a non-public, non-denominational, coeducational high school in Sonoma County that has served students since 2023. The school focuses on trauma-informed care and equipping students with life skills in addition to traditional academics. Previously, the school was part of the Hanna Boys Center, a residential treatment center for troubled youth.[4]
Archbishop Hanna High School for Boys
The school was originally called Archbishop Hanna High School for Boys, and was established in 1948.[5] It started accepting girls in 2023.[5]
References
- 1.https://hannaacademy.org.
- 2.Jimenez, Kayla. "Why IEPs could become more frustrating for parents of kids with disabilities". USA TODAY. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- 3.JOHNSON, DANIEL (July 1, 2024). "Hanna Academy welcomes students to new residential program". Sonoma Index-Tribune. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- 4.HBC. "Hanna Boys Center". Hanna Boys Center website. Archived from the original on June 18, 2009. Retrieved June 5, 2009.
- 5.[5.2]Johnson, Daniel (July 28, 2023). "All genders now welcome at Hanna Center high school". Sonoma Index-Tribune. Retrieved May 30, 2025.