Dripping Springs H S
Dripping Springs, TX · Dripping Springs ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, distant
317th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 81%▼ Declining
940 W HWY 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512)858-3100NCES ID 480000801508Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dripping Springs H S 317th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 81% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 81th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,366 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,484 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 70.0% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.9% | 21.6% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 4.7% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $686K in zip 78620 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Dripping Springs H S in?
Dripping Springs H S is part of the Dripping Springs ISD district in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Is Dripping Springs H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dripping Springs H S 317th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dripping Springs H S?
White 70%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 5%, Asian 3% (2,484 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dripping Springs H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78620 is $686K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.