Serving 1,490 students in grades 9-12, Dubuque Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dubuque Senior High School serves the southeast part of Dubuque, IA, covering an area of approximately 141.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the zone located about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dubuque Senior High School's student population of 1,490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,490 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1858
School Calendar
School Motto
Finis Coronat Opus - The end crowns the work.
School Rankings
Dubuque Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dubuque Senior High School is 0.45, 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
#843 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Ram
Source: 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 #843 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% 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 87.5%.
How many students attend Dubuque Senior High School?
1,490 students attend Dubuque Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Dubuque Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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