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Western Dubuque High School

Public Grades 9-12

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 94% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Western Dubuque High School is a public high school located in Epworth, Iowa, serving 897 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Western Dubuque Community School District, which is ranked 85 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Western Dubuque High School consistently performs well academically, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) exams in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 84.9% of 10th graders, 86.2% of 11th graders, and 87.6% of 9th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 98.3% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, it has generally maintained lower rates compared to the state average.

When comparing Western Dubuque High School to nearby schools, such as Cascade Junior-Senior High School and Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, it becomes evident that Western Dubuque maintains a competitive edge in academic performance and other key metrics. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Western Dubuque had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to Cascade Junior-Senior High School. Overall, Western Dubuque High School is a high-performing school that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes and graduation rates, thanks to its dedicated staff, supportive community, and focus on providing a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

927

Students ?

16.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,456

Per pupil spending ?

19%

Free/discounted lunch ?

302 5th Ave SW
Epworth, IA 52045-9805

(563) 663-9642

District: Western Dubuque Community School District

Feeder schools for Western Dubuque High School:

Elementary:	Dyersville Elementary School
	Epworth Elementary School
	Farley Elementary School
	Peosta Elementary School
Middle:	Drexler Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (86% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Iowa high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg85%

Iowa avg69%

19^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 49 pts since 2015

From bottom 45% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District

85^th of 313Western Dubuque Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	83.8	19 of 340	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	81.0	29 of 338	91.4%	★★★★★
2023	67.6	99 of 336	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	75 of 332	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	83.1	30 of 327	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	82.1	26 of 327	92.0%	★★★★★
2018	67.4	108 of 320	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.9	191 of 325	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	31.5	248 of 320	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	52.6	178 of 324	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	71.7	91 of 322	71.7%	★★★★☆
2013	64.0	134 of 351	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.6	144 of 351	59.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts86%+13 vs state

Science85%+18 vs state

Mathematics85%+18 vs state

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Schools Near Western Dubuque High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)						ISASP Mathematics (2025)						ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Western Dubuque High School	Public	9-12	302 5th Ave SW	Epworth	52045	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9642	927	58	16.0	19.0%	862 (93.0%)	11 (1.2%)	28 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.2%)	83.8	19^th of 340 public high schools	94.4%		81	29^th of 338 public high schools	91.4%	10				87.6	84.9	86.2				82.2	85.7	87.1		85.3	$13,456	$147	$13,310
Cascade Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	505 Johnson St NW	Cascade	52033	Dubuque County	Western Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 663-9640	392	33	11.9	23.2%	357 (91.1%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	70.7	82^nd of 340 public high schools	75.9%		81.9	24^th of 338 public high schools	92.9%	58	79.6	82.6	84.3	69.9	86.0	76.4	89.8	91.3	90.2	87.7	78.0	92.7	74.5	78.0	$17,184	$110	$17,075
Hempstead High School	Public	9-12	3715 Pennsylvania Ave	Dubuque	52002	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-5200	1,499	97	15.4	42.0%	1,151 (76.8%)	114 (7.6%)	78 (5.2%)	21 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (3.9%)	71 (4.7%)	32.6	268^th of 340 public high schools	21.2%		39.9	239^th of 338 public high schools	29.3%	29				66.1	66.4	59.8				56.4	67.8	59.5		65.9	$14,575	$123	$14,453
Dubuque Online School	Public, Virtual	6-12	2300 Chaney Rd	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(563) 552-3000	249	11	22.4	54.2%	191 (76.7%)	26 (10.4%)	15 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	12 (4.8%)	2.9	325^th of 340 public high schools	4.4%		1	329^th of 338 public high schools	2.7%	4			64.3	60.0	57.9	39.0			28.6	33.3	36.8	25.9	28.6	26.3
Dubuque Senior High School	Public	9-12	1800 Clarke Dr	Dubuque	52001	Dubuque County	Dubuque Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 552-5500	1,490	132	11.3	43.6%	1,081 (72.6%)	158 (10.6%)	92 (6.2%)	11 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (3.3%)	93 (6.2%)	34	262^nd of 340 public high schools	22.9%		45.1	219^th of 338 public high schools	35.2%	43				60.9	62.6	64.7				62.7	72.2	63.8		58.2	$15,535	$392	$15,143
Monticello High School	Public	9-12	850 East Oak Street	Monticello	52310	Jones County	Monticello Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 465-3000	320	26	12.2	30.9%	286 (89.4%)	5 (1.6%)	16 (5.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	66.5	110^th of 340 public high schools	67.6%		36	252^nd of 338 public high schools	25.4%	142				86.7	82.9	59.8				82.7	80.0	65.9		85.7	$22,482	$310	$22,171
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School	Public	9-12	107 South St	Delhi	52223	Delaware County	Maquoketa Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 922-2091	206	18	11.2	32.0%	198 (96.1%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	80.8	29^th of 340 public high schools	91.5%		77.9	43^rd of 338 public high schools	87.3%	14				85.4	84.5	85.2				89.6	84.5	77.8		81.0	$16,346	$544	$15,802

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Dubuque High School

How many students attend Western Dubuque High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 927 students attended Western Dubuque High School.

What schools feed into Western Dubuque High School?

Western Dubuque High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dyersville Elementary School
Elementary : Epworth Elementary School
Elementary : Farley Elementary School
Elementary : Peosta Elementary School
Middle : Drexler Middle School

What district is Western Dubuque High School in?

Western Dubuque Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Western Dubuque High School?

Students at Western Dubuque High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Western Dubuque High School a good school?

Yes. Western Dubuque High School ranks in the top 5.6% of Iowa high schools.

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