School Overview
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.
395
Total Students
30.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cascade Junior-Senior High School
Demographic Student Count
White360
Hispanic26
Black2
Asian1
Two or More5
American Indian1
  • White
    360 (91.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (6.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Western Dubuque Comm School District
Phone: (563)852-3201
Website: http://www.chs.wdbqschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33
Grades Taught
Grade 6 51
Grade 7 49
Grade 8 43
Grade 9 66
Grade 10 64
Grade 11 53
Grade 12 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cascade Junior-Senior High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 651
Grade 749
Grade 843
Grade 966
Grade 1064
Grade 1153
Grade 1269
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cascade Junior-Senior High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19348.9%
Male20251.1%