Bishop Dwenger High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 719 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Acceptance rate: 91%
Average class size: 27 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bishop Dwenger High School
10	254
11	253
12	212

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Year Founded

1963

Colors

White, Navy Blue, Old gold

Summer School Offered

Yes

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Campus Size

40 acres

Student Body

Total Students

719 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% 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 HistoryBiology

Average SAT score

1130

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition & 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%

Acceptance Rate

91%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Sports

Ice HockeyPaddle Tennis

RugbySoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

43 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic Super BowlACTS Ministry

Adventure ClubArt Club

BD AmbassadorsCheerleading

Dance Team (Hip Hop)Dart Club

Euell Wilson TutorsFBLA

French ClubHabitat for Humanity

Jazz BandKey Club

Knowledge MasterLatin Club

Liturgical Choir and EnsembleMarching Band

NewspaperNHS

Peer MediatorsPeer Tutors

Pep BandRobotics Club

Rosa MysticaRosary Club

SADDSaints Alive! Student Volunteers

Saints for LifeScrabble Club

Show Choirs (3)Social Justice Club

Spanish ClubSpeech Team

Spell BowlSpirit Club

Spiritual Book ClubStudent Council

Table Tennis ClubTheater

Winter Color GuardWinter Percussion

Yearbook

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School Notes

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 Motto: 'Iron sharpens iron and one man sharpens another.' Proverbs 27:17
School Mascot: Tuffy

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 schools are Bishop Dwenger High School often compared to?

Bishop Dwenger High School is often viewed alongside schools like Bishop Luers High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Dwenger High School?

The acceptance rate of Bishop Dwenger High School is 91%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Fort Wayne, IN is $6,926 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Fort Wayne, IN is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).