DRESDEN HIGH SCHOOL
Dresden High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Weakley County school district, located in Dresden, TN with about 347 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Dresden High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dresden High School, located in Dresden, Tennessee, serves as a central pillar of the Weakley County School District. As a public secondary institution, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9–12. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular development, striving to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves university enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
Beyond its academic focus, Dresden High School is known for fostering a strong sense of community spirit, often rallying behind its athletic programs—the Dresden Lions—and various student organizations. The school plays an active role in the local Dresden area, maintaining traditions that connect students to the history and values of Weakley County. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment and community engagement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, capable, and well-prepared graduates.
For more information, contact Dresden High School at (731) 364-2949 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2949
DRESDEN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dresden, TN with about 347 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Weakley County
- Total Students:
- 347
- Teachers:
- 24.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 347 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DRESDEN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 93.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.