Stephen Hempstead High School in Dubuque, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Stephen Hempstead High School is an urban public school in Dubuque, Iowa that is part of Dubuque Community School District. It serves 1,499 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.0:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,499 Students

107 Teachers

3715 Pennsylvania Ave

Dubuque, IA 52002 View local requests

http://www.hempstead.dbqschools.org

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Stephen Hempstead High School Demographics

42%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Stephen Hempstead High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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