C
Below Average
59/100

Dubuque Senior High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1800 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 66% · Math 68% proficient · 40th percentile in Iowa
Graduation
C+
86% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
1,466
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%40/100reading 28th percentile, math 52nd percentile among Iowa high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%44/10086% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency66% (−3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency68% (−1 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate86% (−5 pts vs. state avg 91%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading -3 pts, math +0 pts47th percentile (list)
Black30%50%reading -4 pts, math +21 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income47%52%reading -7 pts, math +3 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1800 Clarke Dr
City Dubuque
ZIP Code 52001
District 1909480
NCES School ID 190948000604
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52001

Understanding the community around Dubuque Senior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,759
Per Capita Income $34,545
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%
High School or Higher 91.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $158,700
Median Rent $896
Owner-Occupied 62.9%
Renter-Occupied 37.1%
View full data for ZIP 52001 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dubuque Senior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.3%
Black 10.4%
Hispanic/Latino 6.5%
Two or More Races 5.8%
Pacific Islander 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,466
Teachers (FTE) 130.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dubuque Senior High School?
Dubuque Senior High School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Dubuque Senior High School?
Dubuque Senior High School has 1,466 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Dubuque Senior High School serve?
Dubuque Senior High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dubuque Senior High School receive per student?
Dubuque Senior High School receives $16,003 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dubuque Senior High School in 52001 ▼
Avg Home Value
$210,778
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,048
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
37.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026