- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480000801508
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Dripping Springs H S held near 2,484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 150.9 → 152.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 480000801508 · Dripping Springs, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,564 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dripping Springs El (1,104 students)
Dripping Springs H S held near 2,484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 150.9 → 152.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dripping Springs H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dripping Springs H S
2,564 students
- Dripping Sprin
Dripping Springs El
1,104 students
- Sycamore Sprin
Sycamore Springs Middle
1,043 students
- Walnut Springs 941
Walnut Springs El
941 students
- Dripping Sprin 917
Dripping Springs Middle
917 students
- Rooster Spring 772
Rooster Springs El
772 students
What this shows Dripping Springs H S reports 2,564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dripping Springs H S compares
Dripping Springs H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Dripping Springs Isd reports $10,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,043
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,564 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,433 (2022-23) → 2,484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.