DRIPPING SPRINGS H S

DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD
940 W HWY 290
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620
2,433 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Dripping Springs High School (DSHS), located in the Texas Hill Country, serves as the flagship secondary campus for the Dripping Springs Independent School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to excellence, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The campus culture is heavily influenced by the district’s "Tiger Pride," fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both rigorous intellectual growth and personal character development.

Beyond the classroom, Dripping Springs High School is highly regarded for its competitive extracurricular landscape. The school maintains a strong tradition of success in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities, ranging from high-achieving athletic programs to award-winning fine arts departments, including theater, band, and choir. As the district has grown alongside the surrounding community, the school has managed to maintain a community-focused identity while providing modern facilities and resources designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the professional workforce.
2,433
Total Students
150.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,723 (70.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    524 (21.5 %)
  • Two or More
    110 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    52 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    16 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD
Phone: (512)858-3100
Website: http://www.dsisd.txed.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 150.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 9 626
Grade 10 643
Grade 11 550
Grade 12 614
Gender Ratio