Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School
Tel:
(907) 523-1800
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School serves 103 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 40%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School's student population of 103 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 103 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 466 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
Overall Testing Rank | #107 out of 466 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 36% | 23% |
| Asian | n/a | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 3% |
| White | 33% | 47% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 20% | 11% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 40-49% | 77% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Juneau Borough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Yaakoosge Daakahidi Alt. High School is Homebridge (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harborview Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Juneau Harborview Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
0.0 miles
1255 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1850 0.0 PK-6 360 - Juneau Homebridge Grades: PK-12 | 40 students
0.0 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1821 0.0 PK-12 40 - Juneau Juneau-douglas High School Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
0.2 miles
1639 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1500 0.2 9-12 582 - Juneau Montessori Borealis Public Alternative School Grades: PK-8 | 189 students
0.2 miles
1415 Glacier Ave
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 523-1848 0.2 PK-8 189 - Juneau Juneau Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 101 students
0.6 miles
430 Fourth St
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 796-5699 0.6 K-8 101
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