Hanna Boys Center is one of Northern California's most successful residential treatment centers.
For more than 50 years, Hanna Boys Center has helped change the lives of thousands of at-risk boys of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds from the greater Bay Area and beyond, through caring, respect, education, and faith.
Hanna Boys Center offers at-risk boys an opportunity to turn their lives around.
The Hanna Program helps strengthen the mind, body, and spirit through focused, individualized attention, encouraging each boy to recognize and realize his potential.
From the residential living to education and recreation, all in a beautiful, serene setting, the Hanna experience is truly unique in many ways.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Archbishop Hanna High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1949
Colors
Green, Gold
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
- Hanna Boys Center is one of Northern California's most successful residential treatment centers. For more than 50 years, Hanna Boys Center has helped change the lives of thousands of at-risk boys of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds from the greater Bay Area and beyond, through caring, respect, education, and faith. Hanna Boys Center offers at-risk boys an opportunity to turn their lives around. The Hanna Program helps strengthen the mind, body, and spirit through focused, individualized attention, encouraging each boy to recognize and realize his potential. From the residential living to education and recreation, all in a beautiful, serene setting, the Hanna experience is truly unique in many ways.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Archbishop Hanna High School's ranking?
Archbishop Hanna High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Archbishop Hanna High School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Hanna High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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