Western Dubuque High School

Western Dubuque Comm School District
302 5th Ave SW
Epworth, IA 52045
920 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
920
Total Students
57.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    851 (92.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (3.4 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    12 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Western Dubuque Comm School District
Phone: (563)876-3442
Website: http://www.wdhs.wdbqschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 920
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 129
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 224
Grade 10 222
Grade 11 245
Grade 12 229
Gender Ratio