Public School
Dreher High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Columbia, SC
- 206 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA
- TeachersA
- College PrepB+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- Health & SafetyB
- AdministrationA-
- SportsA
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
Dreher High School Rankings
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Academics
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- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingB-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$42,875
National
$55,322Median Rent
$853
National
$949Median Home Value
$164,200
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
206 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.
There is not a single thing to be changed at Dreher High School. The school is very diverse with students that come from many different backgrounds of life, allowing students to make lifelong friends easily while having the benefit of learning about a different culture. The faculty and staff are very loving and treats each student as if they were their own. Every teacher at Dreher wants to see students try their hardest, succeed, and be the best they can be. There is no doubt that Dreher High School is the perfect choice for students.
Many of the teahers are very helpful and the rigor is compettitive nation wide. There are no academic downfalls I personally have experienced. I must say you have to prove that you are interested in education after high school to be presented with opportunity, which is very understandable. I chose this school because it's many AP courses and languages and i am very pleased. I beleive i am prepared for college more than any of my friends at other schools.