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:
329th of 338 Iowa High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  41.6 Help
Number of students:  208

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
African American:
7.2%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.6% Help


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Compare Details Dubuque Online School ranks worse than 92% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dubuque Online School ranks worse than 97.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.04. (See more...)
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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.
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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.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dubuque Online School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dubuque Online School 310th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Dubuque Online School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Dubuque Online School 329th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Dubuque Online School in the ranking list.)

Dubuque Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dubuque Community School District 247th 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 310th 337 8.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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 329th 338 2.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dubuque Online School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 167 15 1 11 0 2 12 0 208

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

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

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dubuque Online School

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

Students at Dubuque Online School are 80% White, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended Dubuque Online School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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