Public School
Dreher High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Columbia, SC
- 209 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA
- TeachersA
- College PrepB+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- Health & SafetyB
- AdministrationA-
- SportsA
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingB-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$43,650
National
$55,322Median Rent
$878
National
$949Median Home Value
$168,800
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 73%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
- 73%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,154
Free or Reduced Lunch
100%
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.15 responses
- 87%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.15 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.15 responses
Teachers
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.29 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.29 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.29 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$15,167/ year
National
$12,239- 91%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.35 responses
- 43%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.35 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.35 responses
Dreher High School Reviews
209 reviews
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My social life made my high school experience good overall. However, there is a misuse of resources within the administration. The principal did not seem knowledgeable and was frequently observed walking in circles. Guidance counselors were unhelpful, aside from one. There is lots of "tracking," within the Richland One School District, which can be helpful and detrimental. This tracking created a clear division between races and classes within academics. The arts program was better than most. The food was unappealing. A few teachers put forth an incredible amount of time and effort, while others abuse power and demonstrate clear favoritism. Most resources were not advertised. The tutoring center deserves more attention, along with the library. I never once checked out a book from the library. It is most often used as a place to eat or print assignments. The foreign language department is lacking.
I made better friends and the schooling was more intensive than my old high school. I enjoyed all the arts programs and the academics were more diverse and useful. The teachers are passionate about their jobs and care about how students do in exams. I came from a school of bigotry and I was surprised to move to Columbia and find like-minded people that I could relate to and be myself with. I became more involved in school activities and from that, I became more sociable. Some teacher were iffy when it came to passion and how they treated students, but most were amazing at what they do.
Dreher is an all around great school. The arts and academics are outstanding, and while our sports teams might struggle here and there, there is an incredible level of talent here. Our administrators are a little slack sometimes, but they truly do care. Most of them walk around with constant smiles and aren't afraid to talk to students. Our teachers grow even more outstanding each year, with increasing talent and understanding. Dreher is great.