Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi Alternative High School facts for kids

Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi Alternative High School is a special high school in Juneau, Alaska. It's part of the Juneau School District. This school offers a different way of learning for students who are 16 years old or older. It's a great choice for students who might want a less traditional high school experience than what a larger school offers.

The school helps students who might be at risk of dropping out. About half of the students come from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Each year, around 40 students successfully graduate from Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi.

Since the 2024-2025 school year, Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi has been located on the Dzantik'I Heeni campus. This campus used to be Dzantik'I Heeni Middle School. Before that, the school was in the Marie Drake building.

What Students Learn

The school includes the culture and language of the Tlingit people in its lessons. This is very important for the many Native Alaskan students who attend. The school works hard to celebrate and encourage Tlingit students' achievements. They even hold special ceremonies to honor them.

Students at the school also take part in programs that teach them about healthy relationships. These programs help students learn how to prevent harm in their communities.

What Does the Name Mean?

The name Yaaḵoosgé daakahídi comes from the Tlingit language. It means "house of learning." A respected Tlingit elder named Anna Katzeek created this meaningful name for the school.

Find Out More

• Official site: http://www.juneauschools.org/ydhs2/
• Juneau School District website
• US News and World Report information