HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Hempstead High School is a public high school that is part of the Dubuque Comm School District school district, located in Dubuque, IA with about 1,709 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 107 teachers, Hempstead High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Hempstead High School, located in Dubuque, Iowa, is one of the two comprehensive public high schools within the Dubuque Community School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a broad range of extracurricular offerings. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development, providing students with access to a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education programs, and a wide array of athletics, arts, and student-led clubs that encourage community engagement.
The school emphasizes a mission of preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. By maintaining a supportive environment and leveraging its proximity to local resources in Dubuque, Hempstead focuses on personalized learning experiences and student success. With its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, Hempstead High School remains a cornerstone of the community, consistently striving to develop responsible, well-rounded citizens equipped to navigate an evolving global landscape.
For more information, contact Hempstead High School at (563) 552-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-5200
HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dubuque, IA with about 1,709 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dubuque Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 1,709
- Teachers:
- 107.48
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,709 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.2%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.6%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.