Bishop Dwenger High School

Bishop Dwenger High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1300 E Washington Center Rd,  Fort Wayne, IN
4.1
4.0
928 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jason Schiffli
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.63
Annual Tuition
$8,948
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
56
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
White
80.9%
Hispanic
10.3%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
2.9%
Black
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Best HS For Athletes in Indiana
#21 Best Catholic Schools in Indiana
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Indiana University - Bloomington 282 Students
Purdue University 263 Students
Purdue University Fort Wayne 211 Students
Ball State University 196 Students
University of Saint Francis - Indiana 189 Students
Indiana University Indianapolis 105 Students
Butler University 97 Students
Trine University 67 Students
Michigan State University 64 Students
University of Cincinnati 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 100 Students
Business 91 Students
Biology 69 Students
Psychology 59 Students
Accounting 38 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Marketing 35 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 30 Students
Elementary Education 28 Students
Engineering 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 244 Reviews
2.0
2/13/2026
This school is rigged and I would much rather go to a public or a high school in a different diocese.
4.0 Junior
9/6/2025
Bishop Dwenger as a whole for me has been a decent experience. The best parts of it are definitely the teachers and the courses that they offer. The worst parts are the diversity being a space where some kids don't feel welcome due to the sheer abundance of one race, however it does not mean that they are treated any different.
4.0 Senior
3/25/2025
Overall my time at Bishop Dwenger High School was not bad at all. I learned a lot, I enjoyed my teachers and peers, and got to make incredible memories. I recently went on an art field trip and that was beautiful.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
3.0 student
11/30/2016
The school focuses too much on football and cheerleading, and barely aknowleges other groups. Also, many teachers and students don't respect opinions that differ from a Catholic viewpoint and will be extremely rude and condemning to those who don't align with church teaching. There are, like in any...
5.0 parent
9/10/2013
I love the fact that Bishop Dwenger has a great sense of family. Our son, a sophomore, has adjusted very well, and is very happy. That is always a good thing. We are blessed!

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Bishop Dwenger High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1300 E Washington Center Rd in Fort Wayne, IN. Annual tuition is $8,948. The school has a total enrollment of 928 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Bishop Dwenger High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.63. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $193,447. Discover additional schools in the area, like Concordia Lutheran High School, Cornerstone College Prep School, Northrop High School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bishop Dwenger High School.

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