For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,238 students in Dubuque, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dubuque, IA are Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubuque, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Dubuque have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Dubuque, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dubuque, IA (2026-27)
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 | 1,490 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Hempstead High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3715 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5200
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 Chaney Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Dubuque, 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 Dubuque, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dubuque, IA include Dubuque Senior High School and Hempstead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dubuque?
3 public high schools are located in Dubuque.
What is the racial composition of students in Dubuque?
Dubuque public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dubuque are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dubuque include: Hempstead High School vs. Dubuque Senior High School, Dubuque Senior High School vs. Hempstead High School
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