Hempstead High School vs. Dubuque Senior High School
Should I attend Hempstead High School or Dubuque Senior High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Dubuque Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
Serving 1,685 students in grades 9-12, Hempstead 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 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12, Dubuque Senior High School ranks in the top 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 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,685 students
1,443 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
137 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#571 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
74%
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
445
390
Grade 10 Students
387
321
Grade 11 Students
405
367
Grade 12 Students
448
365
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
77%
77%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
