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ABOUT US

Faculty

Number of Staff 59
Master's Degree 44%
Average Years of Teaching 13
Student/Staff Ratio 18/1

Student Body

Seniors 281
Juniors 260
Sophomores 250
Freshmen 278
Total 1,069

2008-09 Test Results

Mean SAT 1084
Mean SAT Critical Reading 552
Mean SAT Math 532
(87% of all seniors took the SAT)
Mean ACT 24
% Passing ISTEP on first attempt 87%
Scoring 3 or higher on AP Exams 60%

Class Ranks

Due to the competitive nature of our high school, we do not employ a ranking system. 


National Recognition

National Merit Finalists 4
National Merit Semi-Finalists 4
National Merit Commended Students 6

Diplomas

Earned Academic Honor Diploma 74%
Earned Core 40 Diploma 24%
Earned AHD or Core 40 98%

Post-Secondary Plans

Attend a 4-year college/university 90%
Attend a 2-year or technical school 7%
Currently in the Workforce 1%
Vocational Training/Apprenticeships 1%
Enlisted in the Military 1%

 

Scholarships

 

The Class of 2010 was offered over $13 million dollars in college scholarships.

 

School Improvement Plan and Profile Information

Bishop Dwenger High School Improvement Plan (SIP) (pdf)

Bishop Dwenger High School SIP Profile (pdf)

Bishop Dwenger High School's Department of Education Profile

 



Curriculum


Advanced Placement Courses

Biology
Chemistry
Literature and Language
Calculus
Statistics

U.S. History

Honors Courses

English 9
American Literature
English Literature
Advanced Composition   
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calculus
Chemistry
Physics
Government


In addition to the AP and Honors courses, Bishop Dwenger offers academic courses in the subjects of English, Math, Science, Foreign Languages, and Social Studies.  There are also a variety of elective courses in the subjects of Art, Music (vocal and instrumental), Business, and Vocational Programs at the Anthis Career Center.

Bishop Dwenger students are required to complete service hours and take two religion classes every year.


Bishop Dwenger Accomplishments

 

 


Bishop Dwenger High School students have experienced much success at the state level in academically and in our 20 sanctioned IHSAA sports.  We are very proud of their achievements and look forward to many more triumphs in the future.  Below are some of the highlights. 

2 Contest of Champions Grand National Championships in Cheerleading (2002, 2009)

3 National CanAm Championships in Cheerleading (1996, 1997, 1998)

4 State Championships in Cheerleading (1998, 2000, 2007, 2008)

1 State Championship in Cheerleading Stunt Group (2009)

4 State Championships in Gymnastics (1995, 2003, 2005, 2006)

3 State Championships in Football (1983, 1990, 1991)
2 State Championships in Girls Soccer (2005, 2006)

1 State Championship in Softball (2010) 
6 State Championships in the Academic Super Bowl - 3 in Social Studies (2001, 2003, 2005), 2 in Science (1990, 2010), and 1 in Spell Bowl (2007)
Countless Team SAC, Sectional, Regional, and Semi-State Championships, as well as individual State and Semi-State Champions and/or Finalists in Cheerleading, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Track, Golf, Dance, and Academic Super Bowl


Co-Curricular Activities

In addition to academics and athletics, Bishop Dwenger High School has 45 clubs and service organizations, and three club sports.  Over 80% of all Dwenger students are involved in at least one co-curricular activity.

Nationally Recognized

Bishop Dwenger was named a 2004 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, placing us among the top 10% of schools nationwide.


In 2006, the school was named to the Catholic School Honor Roll which recognizes the top 50 Catholic schools in the nation.