DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Dubuque Senior High School is a public high school that is part of the Dubuque Comm School District school district, located in Dubuque, IA with about 1,585 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 116 teachers, Dubuque Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dubuque Senior High School, located at 1800 Clarke Drive in Dubuque, Iowa, is a historic and prominent institution within the Dubuque Community School District. Known for its strong sense of tradition and community, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is widely recognized for its iconic architecture and deep-rooted athletic history, serving as a central pillar of the local community for generations of students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dubuque Senior High School provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are intended to foster personal growth, leadership, and school spirit among its students. With a commitment to excellence and student success, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment while maintaining a rigorous academic standard that aligns with its long-standing reputation as a primary educational hub in the Tri-State area.

For more information, contact Dubuque Senior High School at (563) 552-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1800 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
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DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dubuque, IA with about 1,585 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,585
Teachers:
116.68
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,585 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.7%
Black or African American
7.5%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.3%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.