Serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12, Dubuque Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dubuque Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dubuque Senior High School's student population of 1,443 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dubuque Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dubuque Senior High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
9%
7%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dubuque Senior High School's ranking?
Dubuque Senior High School is ranked #571 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Dubuque Senior High School often compared to?
Dubuque Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hempstead High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dubuque Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dubuque Senior High School is 85%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dubuque Senior High School?
1,443 students attend Dubuque Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dubuque Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dubuque Senior High School?
Dubuque Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dubuque Senior High School offer ?
Dubuque Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dubuque Senior High School part of?
Dubuque Senior High School is part of Dubuque Comm School District.
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