Serving 395 students in grades 6-12, Cascade Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cascade Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cascade Junior-senior High School's student population of 395 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cascade Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cascade Junior-senior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cascade Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Cascade Junior-senior High School is ranked #104 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Cascade Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Cascade Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Dubuque High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cascade Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Cascade Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cascade Junior-senior High School?
395 students attend Cascade Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cascade Junior-senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cascade Junior-senior High School?
Cascade Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cascade Junior-senior High School offer ?
Cascade Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cascade Junior-senior High School part of?
Cascade Junior-senior High School is part of Western Dubuque Comm School District.
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