Dreher High School
- Public
- COLUMBIA, SC
Public School
Dreher High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- COLUMBIA, SC
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 249 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade B
- Administrationgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
72%
Percent Proficient - Math
77%
Average Graduation Rate
87%
Average SAT
1160
300 responses
Average ACT
25
120 responses
AP Enrollment
30%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$47,286
National
$62,843Median Rent
$933
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$181,100
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
76%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 17 responsesPoll
65%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 17 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,203
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 21 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 21 responses81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 21 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$64,746
Teachers in First/Second Year
19.2%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 35 responses80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 35 responses77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 35 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$17,179 / year
National
$12,23990%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 41 responses41%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 41 responses80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 41 responsesSimilar Schools
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Rating 3.94 out of 5 249 reviews
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Dreher High School has provided me with an endless supply of opportunities and resources throughout the last 3 years that will forever hold a positive place in my heart. Not only does Dreher employ faculty and staff members that are passionate about their jobs, on numerous occasions, the teachers at Dreher have gone out of their way to provide academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities to my fellow students and I. Every student is given the opportunity to make a connection with a teacher that can go beyond the subject at hand and turn into a much needed mentor-ship during the unpredictable time of our adolescent years. The resources that have been given to the student body of Dreher High School will provide opportunities and lessons that will last a lifetime!
Dreher High School is an excellent school for students interested in a challenge course curriculum. Chinese courses provide rigor focused on writing and speaking the language. The Chinese coursework flows from Chinese 1 to Chinese 3. I recommend the honors or AP courses for smaller class sizes and to be with students who are focused on their education and moving on to college. Outside Chinese courses, the English and math teachers are extremely knowledge and teach the subject on the students' level. Dreher has an award winner band and dance department. I would love to see the cheer team become a competitive team like some of the other high schools in South Carolina. Dreher also offers dual enrollment courses for English 101 and English 102 through Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina. Students attending Dreher High School can also take courses at Heyward Career and Technology Center, which is in the same school district, Richland One.
Dreher was a great school that offered many great courses, extracurricular activities, and arts programs. Dreher could improve on having more social events and opportunities such as school dances and more "field days." Dreher also provided students the opportunity to take AP classes. The athletics department needs a bit more work. Students need to be trained better and more prepared for competitions and games against other schools. Administration does a great job with meeting with students and preparing them for an on time graduation experience. Dreher has consistently been named one of the best schools, high schools, in the City of Columbia. Dreher also has a requirement that every student takes the first two levels of either Spanish, French, German, or Chinese. This is great for students because it prepares them for college and the real world, and provides them with an opportunity to become bilingual. Overall, Dreher provides a lot of opportunities for students to be successful.