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Bishop Dwenger High School

  • LocationFort Wayne, IN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 917 students
  • SponsorDiocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
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Bishop Dwenger High School is a diocesan Catholic high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, owned and operated by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Its Pastoral Ministry page lists Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel multiple times per week, monthly All School Masses, and daily student-led prayer before lunch. Students take theology in all eight semesters and have a retreat or day of reflection in every grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Dwenger High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSt. Vincent's Catholic Church: 2.0 mi1Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church: 2.5 mi2Saint Jude: 2.6 mi3Saint Jude Perpetual Adoration Chapel: 2.6 mi4Saint Charles Borromeo: 2.8 mi5Pastoral Ministry office and Our Lady Queen of All Saints Chapel: 0.1 miBishop Dwenger High School (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Vincent's Catholic Church — 2.0 mi
  2. Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church — 2.5 mi
  3. Saint Jude — 2.6 mi · 2130 Pemberton Drive, Fort Wayne
  4. Saint Jude Perpetual Adoration Chapel — 2.6 mi
  5. Saint Charles Borromeo — 2.8 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (Monthly All School Masses are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Pastoral-Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Calendar of events related to Pastoral Ministry include: Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel multiple times per week; Daily student lead prayer before each lunch period; Monthly All School Masses;”
      Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration are offered in the chapel multiple times per week; student-led prayer happens daily before lunch; All School Masses are monthly.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is listed as offered multiple times per week in the chapel. Advent and Lenten services are also listed on the same page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Pastoral-Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Calendar of events related to Pastoral Ministry include: Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel multiple times per week; Daily student lead prayer before each lunch period; Monthly All School Masses;”
      Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration are offered in the chapel multiple times per week; student-led prayer happens daily before lunch; All School Masses are monthly.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Eucharistic Adoration is listed as offered multiple times per week in the chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Pastoral-Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Calendar of events related to Pastoral Ministry include: Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel multiple times per week; Daily student lead prayer before each lunch period; Monthly All School Masses;”
      Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration are offered in the chapel multiple times per week; student-led prayer happens daily before lunch; All School Masses are monthly.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A diocesan priest assigned by the Bishop oversees school Masses and sacraments.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Dwenger | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/about-dwenger · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pastoral Ministry team includes a lay minister and a diocesan priest assigned by our Bishop to oversee/prepare school Masses, Sacraments, retreats, and offer confidential pastoral counseling.”
      A diocesan priest assigned by the Bishop oversees school Masses and sacraments; the priest is not named.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Eight semesters at one credit each = four full-year equivalents. Theology is required of all students in grades 9-12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. BDHS Curriculum Guide 2026-27bishopdwenger.com/Data/BDHSCurrGuide2026-27.pdf?Revision=HcH&Timestamp=6PYrpw · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bishop Dwenger requires all students to take eight full semesters of Theology.”
      All students take eight semesters of theology.
      “Bishop Dwenger requires one credit in Theology for each semester in attendance.”
      Theology is worth one credit per semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school states that its theology courses follow the USCCB framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. BDHS Curriculum Guide 2026-27bishopdwenger.com/Data/BDHSCurrGuide2026-27.pdf?Revision=HcH&Timestamp=6PYrpw · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The courses follow the United States Catholic Bishops’ Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.”
      The theology courses follow the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy courses are offered: Great Catholic Thinkers (Philosophy) Honors and Dignity of Men/Women (Philosophy) Honors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. BDHS Curriculum Guide 2026-27bishopdwenger.com/Data/BDHSCurrGuide2026-27.pdf?Revision=HcH&Timestamp=6PYrpw · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Great Catholic Thinkers (Philosophy) Honors [0550] This class will introduce the writings and ideas of influential figures such as John Chrysostom Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Blaise Paschal, G.K. Chesterton, Teresa of Avila, Thomas Merton, and others.”
      A philosophy course drawing on Catholic thinkers is offered as a theology department elective.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (Stated on the About page that spiritual life integrates classroom studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. About Dwenger | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/about-dwenger · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spiritual Life at Bishop Dwenger integrates classroom studies and personal growth to foster”
      The school states that its spiritual life program integrates classroom studies.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Retreats or days of reflection are listed for every grade, 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Other than the senior retreats, all others are held on-site here at Bishop Dwenger.”
      Retreats (days of reflection) for grades 9 through 11 are held on campus.
      “Freshmen themes/presentations center around Faith, St. Simon Stock and the Brown Scapular.”
      Freshmen have a retreat or day of reflection.
      “Sophomore themes/presentations center around Devotion, St. Catherine Laboure and the Miraculous Medal.”
      Sophomores have a retreat or day of reflection.
      “Junior themes/presentations center around Conviction, St. Dominic and the Rosary.”
      Juniors have a retreat or day of reflection.
      “Senior themes/presentations center around Service, St. Juan Diego and the floral gift of roses/carnations in thanksgiving for gifts and guidance received throughout their high school years.”
      Seniors have a senior retreat.
      “present carnations to the Blessed Mother while on retreat off-site at St. Felix in Huntington.”
      The senior retreat is held off-site at St. Felix in Huntington.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus Minister Jason Garrett and Service Coordinator Cyndi Wolf are named; a lay minister and a diocesan priest also serve the Pastoral Ministry team (e4).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Pastoral-Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister: Jason Garrett, 260-496-4736, jgarrett@bishopdwenger.com”
      Jason Garrett is the named Campus Minister.
      “Service Coordinator: Cyndi Wolf, 260-496-4736, cwolf@bishopdwenger.com”
      Cyndi Wolf is the named Service Coordinator in Pastoral Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Apologetics Club, Saints for Life, Liturgical Ministry and Praise and Worship are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality Clubs | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/spirituality-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Apologetics Club meets weekly to help students practice giving a reasoned defense of the Catholic Faith.”
      A student Apologetics Club meets weekly.
      “Saints for Life is committed to promoting and defending the sanctity of human life.”
      The Saints for Life club promotes the sanctity of human life.
      “All students are invited and encouraged to be a part of our liturgies, especially all school masses.”
      The Liturgical Ministry club invites students to serve at liturgies.
      “We meet every other Wednesday before school at 8:20. Students can come and go as they like, whether they want to stay for the entire time or for a few minutes. Bring a friend or two and meet in the Chapel!”
      The Praise and Worship group meets every other Wednesday before school in the Chapel.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Student-led prayer happens daily before each lunch period.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Pastoral-Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Calendar of events related to Pastoral Ministry include: Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel multiple times per week; Daily student lead prayer before each lunch period; Monthly All School Masses;”
      Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration are offered in the chapel multiple times per week; student-led prayer happens daily before lunch; All School Masses are monthly.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (20 required hours each academic year (10 per semester). Over four years that is 80 hours; this is computed from the annual figure.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Hours | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Service-Hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are expected to complete a total of 20 service hours each academic year as part of their commitment to faith in action.”
      Students are expected to complete 20 service hours each academic year.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNo
    Sources (1)
    1. BDHS Curriculum Guide 2026-27bishopdwenger.com/Data/BDHSCurrGuide2026-27.pdf?Revision=HcH&Timestamp=6PYrpw · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Grade 11: Sacraments, Morality or Morality Honors”
      Grade 11 theology is Sacraments and Morality; the department's listed theology courses do not describe Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Saints for Life is a pro-life student club that participates in the National and Allen County March for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality Clubs | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/spirituality-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saints for Life is committed to promoting and defending the sanctity of human life.”
      The Saints for Life club promotes the sanctity of human life.
      “participates in both the National March for Life and the Allen County March for Life”
      Saints for Life participates in the National March for Life and the Allen County March for Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students tutor children at the Euell Wilson Center, LIST hours serve the poor, and KEYS Club collects items for the needy.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Organizations | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/service-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saints tutor grade school children (called Buddies) at the Euell Wilson Center to help increase literacy levels in an after -school neighborhood program.”
      Students tutor children at the Euell Wilson Center as a service program.
      “Throughout the year, the students volunteer at nursing homes, collect items for the needy and assist with other school activities to name a few opportunities.”
      KEYS Club volunteers at nursing homes and collects items for the needy.
    2. Service Hours | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Service-Hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10 of those service hours must be LIST hours in service to the poor, underserved, and needy.”
      Ten of the 20 annual service hours must be served to the poor, underserved and needy.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Students take theology in all eight semesters, following the USCCB curriculum framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. BDHS Curriculum Guide 2026-27bishopdwenger.com/Data/BDHSCurrGuide2026-27.pdf?Revision=HcH&Timestamp=6PYrpw · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bishop Dwenger requires all students to take eight full semesters of Theology.”
      All students take eight semesters of theology.
      “The courses follow the United States Catholic Bishops’ Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.”
      The theology courses follow the USCCB Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework.
  • A retreat or day of reflection is listed for every grade, 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Other than the senior retreats, all others are held on-site here at Bishop Dwenger.”
      Retreats (days of reflection) for grades 9 through 11 are held on campus.
      “Senior themes/presentations center around Service, St. Juan Diego and the floral gift of roses/carnations in thanksgiving for gifts and guidance received throughout their high school years.”
      Seniors have a senior retreat.
  • Pro-life and justice programs are listed, including Saints for Life and service to the poor.
    Sources (2)
    1. Spirituality Clubs | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/spirituality-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “participates in both the National March for Life and the Allen County March for Life”
      Saints for Life participates in the National March for Life and the Allen County March for Life.
    2. Service Hours | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Service-Hours · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “10 of those service hours must be LIST hours in service to the poor, underserved, and needy.”
      Ten of the 20 annual service hours must be served to the poor, underserved and needy.
  • Two ministry staff are named, along with a diocesan priest assigned to the Pastoral Ministry team.
    Sources (2)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Pastoral-Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Campus Minister: Jason Garrett, 260-496-4736, jgarrett@bishopdwenger.com”
      Jason Garrett is the named Campus Minister.
      “Service Coordinator: Cyndi Wolf, 260-496-4736, cwolf@bishopdwenger.com”
      Cyndi Wolf is the named Service Coordinator in Pastoral Ministry.
    2. About Dwenger | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/about-dwenger · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Pastoral Ministry team includes a lay minister and a diocesan priest assigned by our Bishop to oversee/prepare school Masses, Sacraments, retreats, and offer confidential pastoral counseling.”
      A diocesan priest assigned by the Bishop oversees school Masses and sacraments; the priest is not named.

Concerns

  • Mass is listed as offered multiple times per week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pastoral Ministry | Bishop Dwenger High Schoolbishopdwenger.com/Pastoral-Ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Calendar of events related to Pastoral Ministry include: Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel multiple times per week; Daily student lead prayer before each lunch period; Monthly All School Masses;”
      Holy Mass, Reconciliation and Eucharistic Adoration are offered in the chapel multiple times per week; student-led prayer happens daily before lunch; All School Masses are monthly.

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Campus ministry home

Pastoral Ministry office and Our Lady Queen of All Saints Chapel

  • Address: 1300 E Washington Center Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 2

Service 2

  • Euell Wilson Center TutorsOff campus
    Students tutor grade school children at the Euell Wilson Center in an after-school neighborhood program.
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  • KEYS Club
    Service club that volunteers at nursing homes, collects items for the needy and held a Dress Down Day for Catholic Charities.
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Faith formation 3

  • Decade ClubOn campus
    Lunchtime
    Student-led midday prayer in the Queen of All Saints Chapel, including a decade of the rosary.
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  • Apologetics Club
    Weekly
    Helps students practice giving a reasoned defense of the Catholic Faith through mock debates and occasional book study.
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  • Rosary Makers Club
    Students learn to make knotted rosaries for missions in need.
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Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Praise and WorshipOn campus
    Every other Wednesday before school at 8:20
    Students meet for worship, fellowship and music in the Chapel.
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  • Liturgical Ministry
    Students invited to serve at school liturgies and all school Masses, with training as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, servers and lectors.
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Clubs and groups 1

  • Saints for Life
    Pro-life student group that prays the rosary for the unborn and participates in the National March for Life and the Allen County March for Life.
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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
38 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.16.4 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)917
Students in grades 9–12917
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio16.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges76%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: diocesefwsb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Bishop Dwenger High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Dwenger High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Its sponsor is Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
What is Bishop Dwenger High School’s Compass Score?
75 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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