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 (2025)
- 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
Top Rankings
Bishop Dwenger High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Old gold
Summer School Offered
Yes
Last Day of School
Sun. May 31, 2026
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004
Campus Size
40
Student Body
Total Students
719 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 26%
Students 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 HistoryBiology
Average SAT score
1130
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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.: 81%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
20 sports
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
School Notes
- 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
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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