Ben Davis University High School phone 317 988 7800 attendance 317 988 7890
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Davis University High School?
It is a small high school established as a partnership between the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township and Vincennes University to provide Wayne Township students the opportunity to earn an Associate Degree and a high school diploma.
Who can attend Ben Davis University High School?
BDUHS is open to all Wayne Township sophomores or approved out of district transfers who meet the admission requirements. There is an application and selection process.
What are the admission requirements?
- Student is a resident of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township or an approved out of district transfer.
- Student is on track to be promoted to the next grade level.
- Met the 8th grade proficiencies.
- Earned a minimum of 11 credits in 9th grade.
- Met the 8th grade proficiencies.
- Student has a grade point average of at least 2.2.
- Student follows the academic and behavioral guidelines of the 21st Century Scholars program, whether they are a participant or not.
- Student must complete the Vincennes University Accuplacer.
What are the guidelines of the 21st Century Scholarship?
The basic guidelines related to BDUHS are a commitment to graduate from a secondary school, not to use illegally controlled substances, not to commit a crime or infraction or delinquent act, and to be willing to apply for admission to an institution of higher learning. The 21st Century program requirement of applying for state and federal financial aid is not an admission requirement for Ben Davis University High. Complete details about the 21st Century Scholars Program may be found at www.in.gov/saci/2345.htm.
