Dreher High School

Dreher High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3319 Millwood Ave,  Columbia, SC
Richland County School District One
4.0
5.0
1,183 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
80
Full Time Teachers
80
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
64.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Black
46.1%
White
39.6%
Hispanic
7.6%
Two or more races
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#37 Niche Standout HS in South Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Carolina 391 Students
College of Charleston 248 Students
Clemson University 209 Students
Winthrop University 190 Students
Coastal Carolina University 169 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 122 Students
Furman University 121 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 114 Students
Wofford College 102 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 100 Students
Psychology 92 Students
Biology 79 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 27 Students
Chemistry 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 254 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/19/2024
Dreher is a place I can call home where there is not only great academic oppurtunities for all students but also greta variety of sports and diversity among students and teachers and other staff members. The campus is a safe and clean place and it is a blessing to be at the school and be able to learn and make friends.
5.0 Senior
6/28/2024
My experience with Dreher high school is overall amazing. I am now an uprising senior at Dreher high school and i am just proud to be a student there.
5.0 Senior
2/18/2024
Amazing environment. Balanced staff. Great sports culture. Excellent new principal. Caring administrators.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/18/2014
We have several children in our family and close friendship groups who have graduated from Dreher or are currently attending. They have all been served well by the outstanding and caring faculty. They received an excellent eduation and were deeply involved in the arts and athletics. In addtition , t...
5.0 student
1/15/2011
I love being a student at Dreher.There a great arts opportunities, I take guitar and dance classes . The teachers and faculty are kind and really teach us a lot. It is a great experiance.

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Dreher High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Columbia, SC and is served by the Richland County School District One in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,183 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Dreher High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $752,949. Discover additional schools in the area, like A. C. Flora High School, C. A. Johnson High School, Richland One Charter Middle College, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dreher High School.

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