At a glance
Reported students
2,564
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
154.69
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
929
Dripping Springs H S: 2,564 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Dripping Springs H S
Dripping Springs H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Dripping Springs. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Dripping Springs ISD. NCES reports 2,564 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.3%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dripping Springs H S
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 154.69 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.4%
- Hispanic22.3%
- Black0.8%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
20 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dripping Springs ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dripping Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,104 reported students
Sycamore Springs Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,043 reported students
Walnut Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
941 reported students
Dripping Springs Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
917 reported students
Rooster Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
772 reported students
Cypress Springs El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
697 reported students
Public schools near Dripping Springs H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Springs El Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD | PK–05 | 941 | 0.8 mi |
| Dripping Springs Middle Middle · Dripping Springs ISD | 06–08 | 917 | 0.9 mi |
| Dripping Springs El Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD | PK–05 | 1,104 | 1.7 mi |
| Wildwood Springs El Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD | PK–05 | — | 2.7 mi |
| Pathfinder Camp Other · Charter · University of Texas University Charter School | 04–11 | 18 | 4 mi |
| Sycamore Springs El Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD | PK–05 | 674 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dripping Springs H S
What grades does Dripping Springs H S serve?
Dripping Springs H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Dripping Springs ISD.
How many students attend Dripping Springs H S?
Dripping Springs H S reported 2,564 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dripping Springs H S?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 2,564 students and 154.69 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dripping Springs H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dripping Springs H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dripping Springs ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dripping Springs H S in?
Dripping Springs H S is part of Dripping Springs ISD, based in Dripping Springs, TX, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dripping Springs H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walnut Springs El (0.8 mi), Dripping Springs Middle (0.9 mi), Dripping Springs El (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.