School Information

Grades Served: 10th - 12th

Purpose: To prepare more students for post-secondary education or training. Ben Davis University High School will maintain the school district's focus on personalized education by redefining the high school experience and closing socioeconomic achievement gaps, while helping students develop a sense of purpose for completing high school.

Mission Statement: Ben Davis University High School, a partnership between the MSD of Wayne Township and Vincennes University, will provide rigorous, innovative educational programming designed for students who excel in a small and supportive academic environment, culminating in a high school diploma and associate's degree.

Enrollment: 344 students in grades 10-12 during the 2011-12 school year

School Hours: 9:30am - 4:15pm

Facility: Ben Davis University High School opened in August, 2007 at the former Ben Davis Junior High

Staff: 15 teachers plus office staff, student services, nurse, cooks, custodians, and administrators

Wayne Grading Scale:

Standards Based	Value on a 4 pt. Scale	Percent Based	Letter Grade
Exemplary	4.00 3.67	93-100 90-92	A A-
Proficient	3.33 3.00 2.67	87-89 83-86 80-82	B+ B B-
Progressing	2.33 2.00 1.67	77-79 73-76 70-72	C+ C C-
Danger of Failing	1.65	65-69	D
Failing	0	0-64	F

Vincennes Dual Credit Courses Grading Scale:

Standards Based	Value on a 4 pt Scale	Percent Based	Letter Grade
Exemplary	4.00 3.67	93-100 90-92	A A-
Proficient	3.33 3.00 2.67	87-89 83-86 80-82	B+ B B-
Progressing	2.33 2.00	77-79 70-76	C+ C
Danger of Failing	1.65	60-69	D
Failing	0	0-59	F