For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,708 students in 52001, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 52001, IA is Dubuque Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 52001 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 52001, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 52001 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dubuque Online School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52001, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dubuque Senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Chaney Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
52001, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
39 Bluff
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Gr: 9-12
2540 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Minority enrollment: 63%
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Gr: PK | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1090 Alta Vista
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 52001, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 52001, IA include Dubuque Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 52001?
2 public high schools are located in 52001.
What is the racial composition of students in 52001?
52001 public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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