Very Good
#488 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 38% in state
Western Dubuque High School
High School · Western Dubuque Comm School District · Epworth, IA
A Western Dubuque Comm School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO BOX 379 302 5th Ave SW, Epworth, IA 52045
- Math 85% vs IA 67% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs IA 74% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Dubuque High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Western Dubuque High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low143/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,239
Median home value
$248,900
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Western Dubuque Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Junior-senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–12 | Not available | 381 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Western Dubuque Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,204NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Dubuque High School is listed in Western Dubuque Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Dubuque High School
Western Dubuque High School is a public high school in Epworth, IA, part of Western Dubuque Comm School District, serving approximately 897 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Dubuque High School
What grades does Western Dubuque High School serve?
Western Dubuque High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Dubuque High School?
Western Dubuque High School has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Dubuque High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Dubuque High School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Dubuque High School rank in IA?
Western Dubuque High School ranks #488 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Western Dubuque High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Dubuque High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Western Dubuque High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Dubuque High School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Dubuque High School a charter school?
No, Western Dubuque High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Dubuque High School a Title I school?
No, Western Dubuque High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Dubuque High School?
21.7% of students at Western Dubuque High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 897
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dubuque County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (563) 258-4030
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 52045)
- 2,872
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52045; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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