Top 3 Best Dubuque Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,227 students in Dubuque, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dubuque, IA are Hempstead 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, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), 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 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dubuque Senior High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Dubuque, IA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hempstead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3715 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #22.
Dubuque Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dubuque Online School
Magnet School
2300 Chaney Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
39 Bluff
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2540 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 243 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, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dubuque, IA include Hempstead High School and Dubuque Senior 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dubuque are often viewed compared to one another?

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