Hempstead High School

Hempstead High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3715 Pennsylvania Ave,  Dubuque, IA
Dubuque Community School District
3.7
4.0
1,549 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
90.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
65.6%
Science
60.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
284:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.6%
White
75.9%
Black
8.3%
Hispanic
5.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Iowa 279 Students
Iowa State University 162 Students
University of Northern Iowa 126 Students
Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar 70 Students
University of Dubuque 67 Students
University of Wisconsin - Platteville 61 Students
Loras College 52 Students
Drake University 46 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 44 Students
Clarke University 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 65 Students
Business 57 Students
Nursing 56 Students
Biology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Criminology 24 Students
Physical Therapy 22 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Elementary Education 21 Students
Accounting 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 221 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/13/2025
I enjoyed going, but I do wish I would've participated in more activities earlier. As I'm graduating, I keep telling myself "I wish I had done that earlier". I also wish I would have been more interested in doing activities, because the ones I have done have been super fun. Also, the teachers and classes I've had have been very good.
4.0 Alum
8/3/2023
At Hempstead I was offered many new opportunities and was given experiences that were not in middle school.
4.0 Senior
4/27/2023
Overall, a nice school with knowledgeable teachers. It would be helpful if more information was available about activities like clubs and sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 student
5/12/2021
Teachers are really nice! Willing to help students no matter what. Caring community!
2.0 parent
10/26/2018
Horrible, teacher is mistreating my son over his IEP!!
5.0 student
2/25/2015
Most of the teachers here truly care about their students, and are very accessible even when out of the classroom.
5.0 other
7/2/2014
Hempstead is a fantastic school with many great and new improvements. Our school actually has air conditioning, while some others in the district do not, and we have even more additions and improvements opening up this school year such as the new auditorium and music department, new gym and our prac...

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Hempstead High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dubuque, IA and is served by the Dubuque Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 1,549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 65% are proficient in reading. Hempstead High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dubuque Senior High School, Tri-State Christian School, Wahlert Catholic High School, and more. Learn more about what Dubuque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hempstead High School.

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