Cascade Junior/Senior High School, also known as Cascade High School or Cascade Jr/Sr High School of W.D., is a rural public high school in Cascade, Iowa. A part of the Western Dubuque Community School District, it serves grades 7–12. As of 2019, it enrolled 360 students.
Serving 392 students in grades 6-12, Cascade Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cascade Junior-Senior High School serves the southern part of Cascade, IA, covering an area of approximately 196.6 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cascade Junior-senior High School's student population of 392 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cascade Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Junior-senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Cascade Junior-senior High School is ranked #108 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Cascade Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Cascade Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Elementary School, Western Dubuque High School, Bellevue High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascade Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cascade Junior-senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Cascade Junior-senior High School?
392 students attend Cascade Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cascade Junior-senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cascade Junior-senior High School?
Cascade Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cascade Junior-senior High School offer ?
Cascade Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cascade Junior-senior High School part of?
Cascade Junior-senior High School is part of Western Dubuque Comm School District.
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