For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,128 students in Dubuque, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dubuque, IA are Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubuque, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Dubuque have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Dubuque, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dubuque Senior High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dubuque, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dubuque Senior High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,443 students
Rank: #22.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3715 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5200
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
Dubuque, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
39 Bluff
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK
| 51 students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dubuque, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dubuque, IA include Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dubuque, IA?
2 public high schools are located in Dubuque, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dubuque, IA?
Dubuque, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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