Dreher High School

Richland County School District One
Telephone: (803) 253-7000
Fax: (803) 253-7007
3319 Millwood Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205

2007-2008 Palmetto Gold Award Winner
2005 Red Carpet School  
2005 Flagship School of Promise

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide for all students a learning environment that enriches academic, vocational, artistic, and personal growth. We strive to ensure cooperation between the school and its diverse communities in order to optimize conditions for student achievement.
 
Dreher believes that:

• Quality education is the core of a vibrant community;
• Embracing diversity enriches a community;
• Individuals learn in different ways and individual learning is the result of opportunity and effort;
• Personal responsibility and accountability are essentials for a successful community;
• Character matters; honesty, integrity, and mutual respect are vital, along with other positive character traits;
• Students, teachers, staff, families, and community are partners in education;
• Developing positive relationships and attitudes is critical to achieving excellence and attaining greater outcomes;
• A safe and supportive environment, as well as a healthy lifestyle, is essential to the growth and success of all individuals;
• Open effective communication is necessary for the success of a community; and
• Change is a natural part of continuous growth and improvement.