Bishop Dwenger High School
Tel:
(260)496-4700
- 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 (2020)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,075 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,500
- Average class size: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Bishop Dwenger High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1963 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1,075 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 12% State avg.: 19% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 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 |
| Average ACT score | 24 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,500 |
| 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 | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Paddle Tennis, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Paddle Tennis, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
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
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