Serving 897 students in grades 9-12, Western Dubuque High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 897 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Western Dubuque High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Dubuque High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Western Dubuque High School?
The graduation rate of Western Dubuque High School is 99%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Western Dubuque High School?
897 students attend Western Dubuque High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Western Dubuque High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Dubuque High School?
Western Dubuque High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Dubuque High School offer ?
Western Dubuque High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Dubuque High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 897 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Graduation Rate
: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 72% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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