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Hempstead High School

Dubuque Community School District

Hempstead High School

Dubuque, Iowa

1,584 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(563)552-5200School Website

1,584

Students

14.5:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,270

A-

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

23

B+

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

14

A-

courses offered
Good
AP Enrollment

18%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

B+

students per teacher
Good
Graduation Rate

82%

A

Excellent
This Week at Hempstead – May 30, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Hempstead 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 Hempstead High School.

National Tests

May 16, 2026 – May 30, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release

June 5, 2026

ACT

Registration deadline

June 6, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

June 8, 2026

ACT Photo Upload/Standby Deadline

Photo upload deadline

June 13, 2026

ACT — National

Test date

June 20, 2026 – July 4, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release
+36 more national tests this school year

School Milestones

May 22, 2026 – June 3, 2026

Graduation

Other
IA

June 4, 2026

School End/Summer Start

Other
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School Details
Address

3715 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002

Phone

(563)552-5200

Website

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District

Dubuque Community School District

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