Dubuque Senior High School
#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 glance1,240
A-
26
A-
14
A-
20%
C
11:1
A
85%
A
68%
B+
68%
B+
This Week at Dubuque Senior – July 26, 2026
193 students practicing on Varsity Tutors
Academic Resources
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Standardized Test Dates
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National Tests
August 7, 2026
SAT — National
August 11, 2026
SAT — National
August 14, 2026
ACT — National
August 22, 2026
SAT — National
August 28, 2026
SAT — National
September 1, 2026
ACT — National
State Assessments
September 14, 2026 – October 30, 2026
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 1
November 2, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Phase 2
February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027
Alt ELPA Summative
February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 1
February 1, 2027 – March 26, 2027
ELPA21 Summative
March 29, 2027 – May 21, 2027
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) — Spring Phase 2
After Dubuque Senior High
Where graduates go and what they studyUniversity of Iowa
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University of Northern Iowa
Drake University
University of Dubuque
Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar
Loras College
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Biology
Psychology
Business
Nursing
Pre-Medicine Studies
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Education
Political Science and Government
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