Dripping Springs High School
Serving grades 9-12 with 2,482 students. One of the top-rated schools in the Austin metro area.
About Dripping Springs High School
Dripping Springs High School is a high school located in Dripping Springs, TX 78620, serving students in grades 9-12 as part of Dripping Springs Independent School District. As of the 2025-2026 school year, Dripping Springs High School is shown with 8/10 GreatSchools, Niche A+, placing it among the top-rated schools in the Austin metropolitan area.
The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, allowing for effective classroom instruction and student engagement. Currently, 2,482 students are enrolled in the 9th through 12th grade program.
As of the 2025-2026 school year, Dripping Springs High School has a 98% graduation rate, well above the Texas state average of 90.3%. Students achieve an average SAT score of 1151.
School Details
Programs & Academics
History
Dripping Springs High School traces its roots to 1925, making it one of the oldest high schools in the Hill Country. The school has transformed alongside Dripping Springs' evolution from a quiet ranching community to one of Austin's most desirable suburban corridors. The 'Gateway to the Hill Country' identity is central to the school's culture. DSHS had the lowest dropout rate in the Austin metro at just 0.2% in 2022-2023.
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Student Demographics
Attendance Zone
Serves all of Dripping Springs ISD: Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Belterra, and portions of 78737
Real Estate Impact
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Location & Contact
Dripping Springs High School
940 W Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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