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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 9-12. The enrollment is approximately 2,335 students. In recent years, approximately 95 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.
Senior Showcase 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.
Dripping Springs High School head volleyball coach Michael Kane was named the inaugural Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) 2022 Volleyball Coach of the Year, the organization announced in a presentation held at the high school campus on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Nine Dripping Springs High School wrestlers will compete in the UIL 6A State Championships after placing in the top four in their respective weight classes at the Region IV-6A Championships on Saturday, Feb. 11 in San Antonio.
The Dripping Springs High School speech and debate team qualified a school-record 19 students for the Texas Forensic Association (TFA) State Tournament after completing their competition season in early February.
The Dripping Springs High School wrestling teams came away with first- and second-place finishes while qualifying 21 wrestlers for regionals at the District 14-6A Meet on Monday, Feb. 6 at the Delco Center in Austin.
Dripping Springs High School’s 400-yard freestyle relay team of Athena Turner, Macie McCurry, Anna Hoskovec and Laurel Hoskovec qualified for the UIL 6A State Swim Meet following their performance at the Region VII-6A Championship on Saturday, Feb. 4 in San Antonio.