Cascade Junior-Senior High School
395 Students
High School 6th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 360 |
| Hispanic | 26 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White360 (91.1 %)
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Hispanic26 (6.6 %)
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Two or More5 (1.3 %)
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Black2 (0.5 %)
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Asian1 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 51 |
| Grade 7 | 49 |
| Grade 8 | 43 |
| Grade 9 | 66 |
| Grade 10 | 64 |
| Grade 11 | 53 |
| Grade 12 | 69 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 193 | 48.9% |
| Male | 202 | 51.1% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
366 Students
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