WESTERN DUBUQUE HIGH SCHOOL
Western Dubuque High School is a public high school that is part of the Western Dubuque Comm School District school district, located in Epworth, IA with about 930 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Western Dubuque High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Western Dubuque High School, located in Epworth, Iowa, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Western Dubuque Community School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that includes higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the cultivation of responsible citizenship within the local community.
Beyond the classroom, Western Dubuque High School is known for its vibrant extracurricular culture, which includes a robust selection of athletic programs, fine arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. By encouraging student participation in these activities, the school aims to promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. As a central hub for the district, the school maintains a strong partnership with the surrounding community, ensuring that students have access to various resources and opportunities that enrich their overall educational experience.
For more information, contact Western Dubuque High School at (563) 876-3442 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 876-3442
http://www.wdhs.wdbqschools.org
WESTERN DUBUQUE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Epworth, IA with about 930 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Western Dubuque Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 930
- Teachers:
- 57.62
- 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:
- Not 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 930 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN DUBUQUE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.