Hempstead High School in Dubuque, IA

At a glance

Reported students

1,499

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

97.08

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa high enrollment

95th percentile

Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

405.5

Hempstead High School: 1,499 reported students.

State peer staffing position

70th percentile

15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,685
Teachers (FTE): 109.46
Student–teacher ratio: 15.4:1

What the reported data says about Hempstead High School

Hempstead High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dubuque. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Dubuque Comm School District. NCES reports 1,499 students for 2024–25.

Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, 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 (76.8%) and Black (7.6%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hempstead High School

1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 97.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.4%
Students with disabilities: 16.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 42%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 6
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White76.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Black7.6%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander3.9%
Multiracial4.7%

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.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

14 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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

Dubuque Online School

High · Grades 06–12

249 reported students

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,081 reported students

George Washington Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

584 reported students

Eisenhower Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

568 reported students

Carver Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

499 reported students

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Public schools near Hempstead High 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
John Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District	PK–05	493	0.7 mi
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Middle · Dubuque Comm School District	06–08	1,081	1 mi
Carver Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District	PK–05	499	1.1 mi
Dubuque Online School High · Dubuque Comm School District	06–12	249	1.6 mi
Dubuque Senior High School High · Dubuque Comm School District	09–12	1,490	2 mi
East Dubuque High School High · East Dubuque USD 119	09–12	180	5.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hempstead High School

What grades does Hempstead High School serve?

Hempstead High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dubuque Comm School District.

How many students attend Hempstead High School?

Hempstead High School reported 1,499 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,685 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Hempstead High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 1,499 students and 97.08 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 Hempstead High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Hempstead High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dubuque Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Hempstead High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

42% 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 Hempstead High School in?

Hempstead High 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 Hempstead High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Kennedy Elementary School (0.7 mi), Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1 mi), Carver Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.