Dripping Springs High School

940 W Hwy 290
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,433 students in grades 9-12, Dripping Springs High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dripping Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Dripping Springs High School's student population of 2,433 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,433 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
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School Rankings

Dripping Springs High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dripping Springs High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1347 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dripping Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dripping Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dripping Springs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
71%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Dripping Springs High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dripping Springs High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dripping Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dripping Springs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dripping Springs High School's ranking?
Dripping Springs High School is ranked #1347 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dripping Springs High School often compared to?
Dripping Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dripping Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Dripping Springs High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dripping Springs High School?
2,433 students attend Dripping Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dripping Springs High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dripping Springs High School?
Dripping Springs High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dripping Springs High School offer ?
Dripping Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dripping Springs High School part of?
Dripping Springs High School is part of Dripping Springs Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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