Yaakoosgé Daakahídi Alternative High School is a City and Borough of Juneau School District high school program designed to provide an opportunity for students outside the mainstream to receive an education and graduate with a diploma.
Yaakoosgé Daakahídi means “House of Knowledge” in the Tlingit language. Anna Katzeek, Tlingit elder, is credited for naming the program. The alternative school is an attractive option provided by the School District, as evidenced by its wonderfully diverse student population. This diversity by grade, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and gender is bridged by a common desire to obtain a diploma. This program is the last option before pursuing a G.E.D. or leaving school entirely.