Top 3 Best Dubuque County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,444 students in Dubuque County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dubuque County, IA are Cascade Junior-senior High School, Western Dubuque High School and Dubuque Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubuque County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Dubuque County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Dubuque County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western Dubuque High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Dubuque County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cascade Junior-senior High School
Math: 87% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
505 Johnson St Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3201
Grades: 6-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Western Dubuque High School
Math: 79% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 5th Ave Sw
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 876-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: #33.
Dubuque Senior High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,443 students
Rank: #44.
Hempstead High School
Math: 64% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3715 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,685 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dubuque County, IA

Dubuque County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
867 Bernard Road
Bernard, IA 52032
(563) 879-3190
Grades: 1-3
| 30 students
39 Bluff
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK
| 51 students
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Dubuque County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dubuque County, IA include Cascade Junior-senior High School, Western Dubuque High School and Dubuque Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dubuque County, IA?
4 public high schools are located in Dubuque County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dubuque County, IA?
Dubuque County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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