Bishop Dwenger High School
School Notes Overview:
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....
School Overview:
Bishop Dwenger High School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1963 | ||
| County | Allen County, IN | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 1069 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(IN) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 4% | 13% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 278 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 250 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 260 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 281 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 44% | ||
| Average Class Size | 26 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 6 | ||
Advanced Courses |
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| Biology | Chemistry | ||
| Literature and Language | Calculus | ||
| Statistics | US History | ||
| Average SAT score | 1084 | ||
| Average ACT score | 24 | ||
This School |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,345 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition and fees vary from year to year. Tuition/fees listed is for the 2009-10 school year for students registered in a Catholic parish. Please visit our website for the most complete information, www.bishopdwenger.com. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 33% | ||
| Head of School | Fred Tone | ||
| Admissions Director | Joanne Scully | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 20 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Bowling | Cheering | ||
| Cross Country | Dance | ||
| Diving | Football | ||
| Golf | Gymnastics | ||
| Ice Hockey | Paddle Tennis | ||
| Rugby | Soccer | ||
| Softball | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Volley Ball | Wrestling | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 41 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Academic Super Bowl | Adventure Club | ||
| Art Club | BD Ambassadors | ||
| Cheerleading | Dance Team (Hip Hop) | ||
| Dart Club | Euell Wilson Tutors | ||
| FBLA | Habitat for Humanity | ||
| Jazz Band | Key Club | ||
| Knowledge Master | Latin Club | ||
| Liturgical Choir and Ensemble | Marching Band | ||
| NHS | Newspaper | ||
| 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
- 87% pass ISTEP on first attempt
- 97% of graduates go on to college or technical school
- Four National Merit Semi-Finalists and seven Commended Students
- Over $9.3M in scholarships offered to the Class of 2009
- Masses, retreats, and an open chapel
- 20 IHSAA sports, 3 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
- Profile last updated: 10/29/2009
In the News:
- Business people (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 05:14:47 pm
#9830;Fort Wayne Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors elected Neil Bryson as treasurer recently. - Harding students thank veterans (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 08:05:13 am
Paul Harding High School students Brandan Vilayphone and RaSheem McElvene were dressed up Thursday in honor of a special occasion. - Veterans Day events, closings (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 05:07:47 pm
Events - Notre Dame WR Floyd cleared to play against Navy (WTHR Indianapolis)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 07:15:12 pm
Notre Dame's high-flying offense got one of its most potent players back with the return of receiver Michael Floyd. - Notre Dame's Floyd cleared to play against Navy (CBS Sports)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 03:43:36 pm
Notre Dame star receiver Michael Floyd will play against Navy on Saturday, six weeks after breaking his left collarbone.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (46825) | School Zip (46825) |
(IN) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,032 people | 6,080,485 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 34% | 20% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $42,194 | $42,650 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.5 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 28 years old | 43 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Concordia Lutheran High School - 647 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Bishop Luers High School - 532 students - 7.0 mi. away - view location
- Ombudsman Educational Services - 45 students - 7.1 mi. away - view location
- Gateway Woods School - 12 students - 8.0 mi. away - view location
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