Enrollment
2,564
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dripping Springs, TX
Dripping Springs H S
Federal NCES profile for Dripping Springs H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480000801508
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dripping Springs H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dripping Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 2,564
- students enrolled
Dripping Springs H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dripping Springs H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dripping Springs, TX.
School address
District: Dripping Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480000801508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
150.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dripping Springs H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dripping Springs H S
Dripping Springs H S is a large high school in Dripping Springs, Texas, enrolling 2,564 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,564 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Dripping Springs Isd spends $9,912 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dripping Springs Isd also operates Dripping Springs El (1,104 students) and Sycamore Springs Middle (1,043 students) alongside Dripping Springs H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dripping Springs H S compares
Dripping Springs H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,564 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,564
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Dripping Springs H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dripping Springs Isd, which includes Dripping Springs H S.
$9,912
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.9%
State 9.1%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dripping Springs H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Springs Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Springs El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dripping Springs Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rooster Springs El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dripping Springs H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,564 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dripping Springs H S
How many students attend Dripping Springs H S?
Dripping Springs H S has 2,564 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dripping Springs, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dripping Springs H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Dripping Springs H S is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dripping Springs H S?
The largest demographic group at Dripping Springs H S is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Dripping Springs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dripping Springs H S?
Dripping Springs H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dripping Springs H S rank among public schools in Dripping Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Dripping Springs H S ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dripping Springs, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dripping Springs on the city page.
Is Dripping Springs H S a good school?
Dripping Springs H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dripping Springs Isd?
Besides Dripping Springs H S, Dripping Springs Isd also operates Dripping Springs El (1,104 students), Sycamore Springs Middle (1,043 students), and Walnut Springs El (941 students). See the Dripping Springs Isd district page for the complete list.
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