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School Overview
Located in Hays County, approximately 20 miles west of Austin, Dripping Springs is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Texas Hill Country."
Dripping Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school consisting of Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The enrollment is approximately 2,150 students. In recent years, approximately 94 percent of students have indicated plans to attend either a two-year or four-year post-secondary institution.
Accreditation
Dripping Springs High School is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency and is rated as a Recognized High School by the Texas Education Agency on the Academic Excellence Indicator System.
Portfolio Program
Dripping Springs High School was the first in Texas to implement a portfolio program for the purpose of measuring student success and preparation for real world endeavors. Dripping Springs High School’s Pride in Portfolio Program has built a new way to make its students ready for the post-high school world.
Ten Dripping Springs High School speech and debate students have qualified for the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) state tournament. The competition will he held virtually March 11-13. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Dripping Springs High School advanced eight students to the Texas HOSA Leadership Conference after placing in the top three or top 10 percent of their respective events at the Texas Area 1 Conference. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Three Dripping Springs High School students advanced to the state Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition after submitting top pieces at the regional meet. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.
Dripping Springs High School juniors Lizzie Galassini and Katherine Mihaly have been named Academic All-Americans by the National Speech and Debate Association. CLICK ON HEADLINE TO READ MORE.