Bishop Dwenger High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024-25)

1300 E Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Bishop Dwenger High School Photo #1 - Saints for Life

Bishop Dwenger High School, a Diocesan Catholic high school founded in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, provides a faith-centered community dedicated to academic excellence, growth in the spiritual life, a Christ-centered active life outside of class, and a Christian life of service to the community.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 719 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Average class size: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bishop Dwenger High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Student Body

Total Students

719 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Bishop Dwenger High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

37%

Average Class Size

27 students

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

Advanced Courses

Calculus, Chemistry, Literature and Language, Statistics, US History, Biology

Average SAT score

1130

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,500

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Tuition Notes

Tuition and fees vary from year to year. Please visit our website for current information, www.bishopdwenger.com.

% on Financial Aid

35%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

43 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic Super Bowl, ACTS Ministry, Adventure Club, Art Club, BD Ambassadors, Cheerleading, Dance Team (Hip Hop), Dart Club, Euell Wilson Tutors, FBLA, French Club, Habitat for Humanity, Jazz Band, Key Club, Knowledge Master, Latin Club, Liturgical Choir and Ensemble, Marching Band, Newspaper, NHS, Peer Mediators, Peer Tutors, Pep Band, Robotics Club, Rosa Mystica, Rosary Club, SADD, Saints Alive! Student Volunteers, Saints for Life, Scrabble Club, Show Choirs (3), Social Justice Club, Spanish Club, Speech Team, Spell Bowl, Spirit Club, Spiritual Book Club, Student Council, Table Tennis Club, Theater, Winter Color Guard, Winter Percussion, Yearbook

School Notes

97% attendance rate
Over 100 course offerings including many honors and AP courses and two dual credit classes
Outstanding Resource Room
Faculty and staff who go above and beyond
97% of graduates go on to college or technical school
Four National Merit Semi-Finalists and seven Commended Students
Over $9.6M in scholarships offered to the Class of 2012
Masses, retreats, and an open chapel
20 IHSAA sports, 4 club sports, and 45 clubs and service/spiritual organizations
State-ranked academic teams
New fine arts and academic wings, as well as a new guidance complex
Required community service hours and religious education classes
Tech prep classes offered through Anthis Career Center

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop Dwenger High School cost?

Bishop Dwenger High School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.

What sports does Bishop Dwenger High School offer?

Bishop Dwenger High School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Paddle Tennis, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Bishop Dwenger High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for most sports offered.

What is Bishop Dwenger High School's ranking?

Bishop Dwenger High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Bishop Dwenger High School?

The application deadline for Bishop Dwenger High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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