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Dubuque Community School District

Dubuque Senior High School

Dubuque, Iowa

1,435 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(563)552-5500School Website

#11

Best ACT in Iowa High Schools

#38

Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Iowa

1,435

Students

10.6:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,240

A-

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

26

A-

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

14

A-

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

20%

C

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

A

students per teacher
Excellent
Graduation Rate

85%

A

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

68%

B+

Good
Math Proficiency

68%

B+

Good
This Week at Dubuque Senior – September 22, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Dubuque Senior High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Dubuque Senior High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

September 22, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

September 25, 2026

SAT — National

Score release

September 29, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

PSAT 8/9 — Fall

Testing window
+66 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

September 14, 2026 – October 30, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 1

Testing window
IA

November 2, 2026 – December 18, 2026

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 2

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Alt ELPA Summative

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 1

Testing window
IA

February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027

ELPA21 Summative

Testing window
IA

March 29, 2027 – May 21, 2027

Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 2

Testing window
IA
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After Dubuque Senior High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Iowa

2

Iowa State University

3

University of Northern Iowa

4

Drake University

5

University of Dubuque

6

Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar

7

Loras College

8

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Popular Majors
1

Biology

2

Psychology

3

Business

4

Nursing

5

Pre-Medicine Studies

6

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

7

Education

8

Political Science and Government

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School Details
Address

1800 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001

Phone

(563)552-5500

Website

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District

Dubuque Community School District

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