Dubuque Senior High School

1800 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001

www.senior.dbqschools.org

1,490 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dubuque Senior High School, located at 1800 Clarke Drive in Dubuque, Iowa, is a historic and prominent institution within the Dubuque Community School District. Known for its strong sense of tradition and community, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is widely recognized for its iconic architecture and deep-rooted athletic history, serving as a central pillar of the local community for generations of students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Dubuque Senior High School provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are intended to foster personal growth, leadership, and school spirit among its students. With a commitment to excellence and student success, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment while maintaining a rigorous academic standard that aligns with its long-standing reputation as a primary educational hub in the Tri-State area.

1,490

Total Students

131.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dubuque Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,081
Hispanic	92
Black	158
Asian	11
Two or More	93
Pacific Islander	49

White
1,081 (72.8%)
Black
158 (10.6%)
Two or More
93 (6.3%)
Hispanic
92 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
49 (3.3%)
Asian
11 (0.7%)

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:	Dubuque Comm School District
Phone:	(563)552-5500
Website:	http://www.senior.dbqschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	131.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	561
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 9 373

Grade 10 369

Grade 11 386

Grade 12 362