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Bishop Dwenger High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Fort Wayne, IN

1300 E Washington Center Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Indiana
  • The largest Catholic school in Fort Wayne
  • Serving families in Fort Wayne since at least 2011

In Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bishop Dwenger High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 917 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. The school reports that about 76% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
917
Teachers
56 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 462 girls, 455 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 76% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 86% of Catholic high schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 22 Catholic high schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    1,019’11–121,034’13–141,069’15–161,075’17–181,012’19–20928’21–22917’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9243
    10233
    11197
    12244

    Student body

    White79%
    Hispanic or Latino11%
    Asian5%
    Two or more races3%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Bishop Dwenger High School whether it takes part.

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    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Bishop Dwenger High School

    What grades does Bishop Dwenger High School serve?

    Bishop Dwenger High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Bishop Dwenger High School?

    About 917 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Bishop Dwenger High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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