About Us



100% College Placement
Happy Academy: Building Brighter Futures!
In the academic year 2023-2024, Happy Academy has proudly celebrated the achievements of its students, with an exceptional record of college admissions:
- 5+ students accepted into UC Berkeley alone.
- 12+ students accepted across University of California (UC) campuses statewide, including UCLA, UC Davis, UC Irvine, and UC Santa Cruz.
Our students have also earned places at prestigious institutions, including:
- MIT
- Stanford
- University of Southern California (USC)
- University of Pennsylvania (U Penn)
- Emory University
- Rutgers University
- Temple University
- Penn State
- Suffolk University
- San Jose State University
At Happy Academy, we are committed to nurturing academic excellence, personal growth, and a passion for lifelong learning. With a strong support system and a personalized approach, we empower our students to achieve their dreams and secure their futures at top colleges and universities.
Learn more about us and join our success story today!
Sangeetha Padman, Principal
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Because students learn at different speeds, Happy Academy provides a special program for middle school high achievers. Students who are receiving high grades in middle school, and who have a track record of 90th percentile scores on standardized tests, may qualify for special admission. These students may complete the basic middle school requirements at an accelerated pace--and begin high school courses as soon as they are ready.
High School (Grades 9-12)
Are you one of the many who have been asking for a non-religious private high school in the Bay Area? Are you having trouble finding a college prep school that really does college prep? Happy Academy provides a college-going culture, small class sizes, an incredible faculty, a variety of AP classes, and more.



Local and International Students Learning Together
We don't need to host a once-per-year multicultural day. Nearly a quarter of our students are here on student visas from Russia, France, Germany, Vietnam, China, Korea, Taiwan, India, Hong Kong, Ukraine, Latvia, and Iran. Every day is a multicultural day as students learn about each other, encourage each other, and study together.
