CASCADE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Cascade Junior-Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Western Dubuque Comm School District school district, located in Cascade, IA with about 330 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Cascade Junior-Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Cascade Junior-Senior High School, located in Cascade, Iowa, is part of the Western Dubuque Community School District. Serving students in grades 7 through 12, the school functions as a unified secondary campus that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student involvement. By combining middle and high school students within one building, the institution fosters a continuous educational experience that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework or career and technical education pathways.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Cascade community, maintaining a strong focus on extracurricular engagement, including a robust athletics program, music, and various student organizations. As a smaller-scale environment compared to larger urban districts, Cascade Junior-Senior High places a significant emphasis on personalized attention and fostering close relationships between faculty and students. Through a commitment to the Western Dubuque district’s values, the school strives to provide a supportive, high-quality learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its rural student population.

For more information, contact Cascade Junior-Senior High School at (563) 852-3201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.