Dubuque Online School

Summary:

Dubuque Online School is a public virtual high school serving grades 6-12 in the Dubuque Community School District, with a significantly smaller enrollment of 208 students compared to the nearby traditional high schools, Hempstead High School (1,584 students) and Dubuque Senior High School (1,435 students).

Dubuque Online School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests, is significantly lower than the Dubuque Community School District and the state of Iowa averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 10th grade English Language Arts, Dubuque Online School's proficiency rate was 45.5%, compared to 66.4% for the district and 73.8% for the state. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.56%) compared to the nearby traditional high schools, Hempstead High School (38.07%) and Dubuque Senior High School (36.38%), and a significantly higher student-teacher ratio of 41.6, compared to Hempstead High School (14.4) and Dubuque Senior High School (10.5).

These findings suggest that the online learning environment at Dubuque Online School may not be as effective in supporting student learning and achievement as the traditional in-person schooling model, and the school may be facing challenges in providing adequate individual attention and support to its students. However, the online learning model may also offer opportunities for innovation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes, and analyzing the specific challenges faced by the school could help in developing strategies to better serve its students.

Detail:

Public, Virtual 6-12

2300 Chaney Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001-3059

(563) 552-3000

District: Dubuque Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
329^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

Number of students: 242

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

African American:

9.5%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dubuque Online School ranks worse than 92% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Dubuque Online School ranks worse than 97.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dubuque Online School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Dubuque Online School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dubuque Online School 310^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Dubuque Online School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Dubuque Online School 329^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Dubuque Online School in the ranking list.)

Dubuque Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dubuque Community School District 247^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dubuque Online School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	13.42	310^th	337	8.0%

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Rank History for Dubuque Online School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	1.04	329^th	338	2.7%

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dubuque Online School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	167	15	1	11	2	12	0	208
2024	186	23	0	20	1	10	2	242

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dubuque Online School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	208	5.0	41.6	23.6
2024	242	11.0	21.8	5.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dubuque Online School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	208	5.0	41.6	23.6
2024	242	11.0	21.8	5.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Dubuque Online School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 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
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	242	11	21.8	5.4%	186 (76.9%)	23 (9.5%)	20 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.1%)	1	329^th of 338 public high schools	2.7%					(n/a)	75.0	46.2	45.5	37.3	33.3	34.6	27.3	19.2	33.3	24.2
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	1,466	131	11.2	37.4%	1,075 (73.3%)	152 (10.4%)	95 (6.5%)	10 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	40 (2.7%)	85 (5.8%)	45.1	219^th of 338 public high schools	35.2%		47.9	198^th of 336 public high schools	41.1%	21		68.4	71.2	64.9		67.6	71.5	65.8		60.6	$15,535	$392	$15,143
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	1,549	102	15.2	36.2%	1,187 (76.6%)	120 (7.7%)	83 (5.4%)	21 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	65 (4.2%)	69 (4.5%)	39.9	239^th of 338 public high schools	29.3%		47.6	199^th of 336 public high schools	40.8%	40		71.5	63.2	64.3		65.6	64.4	67.0		60.3	$14,575	$123	$14,453
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) 258-4030	897	56	16.0	21.7%	847 (94.4%)	5 (0.6%)	20 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.2%)	81	29^th of 338 public high schools	91.4%		67.6	99^th of 336 public high schools	70.5%	70		86.0	87.7	82.0		77.6	84.4	81.0		79.7	$13,456	$147	$13,310

Frequently Asked Questions about Dubuque Online School

Is Dubuque Online School a good school?

Dubuque Online School ranks in the bottom 2.7% of Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Dubuque Online School?

Students at Dubuque Online School are 77% White, 10% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dubuque Online School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 242 students attended Dubuque Online School.

What district is Dubuque Online School in?

Dubuque Community School District

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