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#333 of 478 private schools in IN

Bishop Dwenger High School

High School

1300 E WASHINGTON CENTER RD, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Private

Enrollment

928

Student-Teacher

14.3:1

Score

5.8

Grades

8th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#333 of 478

In Fort Wayne

#23 of 27

public schools

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Bishop Dwenger High School

5.8/10

High School in Fort Wayne · grades 8th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bishop Dwenger High School

Bishop Dwenger High School is a private high school in Fort Wayne, IN. Bishop Dwenger High School serves approximately 928 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Bishop Dwenger High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it compares0.6 pts below IN schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • IN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Bishop Dwenger High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bishop Dwenger High School compares to 28 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Wayne, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
This School
vs
14.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
928
This School
vs
878
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 80.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 10.3% vs 0%
Asian 2.9% vs 0%
Black 1.4% vs 0%
Bishop Dwenger High School Fort Wayne Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Bishop Dwenger High School (this school) 5.8
Northwood Middle School 4.4
Shawnee Middle School 5.0
Northrop High School 5.9
Allen Co Juvenile Center
North Side High School 5.6
R Nelson Snider High School 6.8
Lane Middle School 4.4
Lakeside Middle School 4.4
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy 5.7
Memorial Park Middle School 6.7
Smith Academy for Excellence 7.7
Blackhawk Middle School 6.8
Maple Creek Middle School 5.8
Jefferson Middle School 4.7
Carroll High School 7.8
Portage Middle School 4.9
South Side High School 5.8
Carroll Middle School 5.1
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle 6.9
Kekionga Middle School 4.0

Showing 20 of 28 schools. View all schools in Fort Wayne

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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School Day Length 6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 32%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.0 / 10
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Enrollment 928
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 80.9%
Hispanic 10.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.9%
Black 1.4%
Native American 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1300 E WASHINGTON CENTER RD, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bishop Dwenger High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Northrop High School (rated 5.9/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, North Side High School (rated 5.6/10, 2.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fort Wayne, see our Fort Wayne schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Northwood Middle School Fort Wayne 0.1 mi 4.4
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Fort Wayne 0.5 mi 9.1
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Fort Wayne 0.5 mi 8.8
Northcrest Elementary School Fort Wayne 0.5 mi 5.9
Shawnee Middle School Fort Wayne 1.0 mi 5.0
Mabel K Holland Elementary School Fort Wayne 0.9 mi 7.6
Lincoln Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.1 mi 6.8
Northrop High School Fort Wayne 1.1 mi 5.9
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Fort Wayne 1.6 mi 7.2
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne 1.9 mi 6.9
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Fort Wayne 2.0 mi 5.9
Allen Co Juvenile Center Fort Wayne 2.3 mi
North Side High School Fort Wayne 2.5 mi 5.6
Forest Park Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.7 mi 5.9
ST JUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Wayne 2.7 mi 7.5
Franke Park Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.5 mi 5.3
PINE HILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Fort Wayne 2.7 mi
Robert C Harris Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.2 mi 6.7
CROSSROAD ACADEMY Fort Wayne 3.0 mi 4.8
Lakeside Middle School Fort Wayne 3.1 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46825 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,890

Median Home Value

$202,200

Median Rent

$1,044/mo

Population

29,071

College Educated

34%

Homeownership

58.2%

Avg Commute

20.8 min

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Median Age

36.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bishop Dwenger High School

What grades does Bishop Dwenger High School serve?

Bishop Dwenger High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Bishop Dwenger High School?

Bishop Dwenger High School has an enrollment of approximately 928 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Dwenger High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Dwenger High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bishop Dwenger High School rank in IN?

Bishop Dwenger High School ranks #333 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Bishop Dwenger High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bishop Dwenger High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bishop Dwenger High School a private school?

Yes, Bishop Dwenger High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bishop Dwenger High School a religious school?

Bishop Dwenger High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
58 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
928
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Allen County

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