At a glance
Reported students
249
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa high enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405.5
Dubuque Online School: 249 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
22.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Dubuque Online School
Dubuque Online School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Dubuque. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Dubuque Comm School District. NCES reports 249 students for 2024–25.
Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, above the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.7%) and Black (10.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dubuque Online School
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.7%
- Hispanic6%
- Black10.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Dubuque Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dubuque Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,490 reported students
Hempstead High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,499 reported students
Audubon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
257 reported students
Bryant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
299 reported students
Sageville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
304 reported students
Public schools near Dubuque Online School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque Senior High School High · Dubuque Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,490 | 0.6 mi |
| Irving Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 409 | 0.8 mi |
| John Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 493 | 1 mi |
| Eisenhower Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 568 | 1 mi |
| Hempstead High School High · Dubuque Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,499 | 1.6 mi |
| East Dubuque High School High · East Dubuque USD 119 | 09–12 | 180 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dubuque Online School
What grades does Dubuque Online School serve?
Dubuque Online School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dubuque Comm School District.
How many students attend Dubuque Online School?
Dubuque Online School reported 249 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dubuque Online School?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 249 students and 11.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dubuque Online School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dubuque Online School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Dubuque Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dubuque Online School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dubuque Online School in?
Dubuque Online School is part of Dubuque Comm School District, based in Dubuque, IA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dubuque Online School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dubuque Senior High School (0.6 mi), Irving Elementary School (0.8 mi), John Kennedy Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.