Dreher High

1,150 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dreher High School, located in the historic Millwood area of Columbia, South Carolina, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Richland County School District One community. Known for its strong sense of tradition and community pride, the school has long been recognized for maintaining a rigorous academic environment. It offers a diverse array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique educational opportunities, such as its popular International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts high-achieving students from across the district.

Beyond its academic reputation, Dreher is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletics program and fosters an active arts community, including well-regarded band, theater, and visual arts departments. Situated in a central part of Columbia, the school’s campus acts as a focal point for student life, characterized by a blend of historic architecture and modern facilities that support a broad range of student interests and collegiate preparation.

1,150

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dreher High
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	87
Black	530
Asian	15
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
530 (46.1 %)
White
455 (39.6 %)
Hispanic
87 (7.6 %)
Two or More
59 (5.1 %)
Asian
15 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richland 01
Phone:	(803)253-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 337

Grade 10 292

Grade 11 269

Grade 12 252