Dripping Springs High School
School Overview
Dripping Springs High School is a public school located in Dripping Springs, Texas. It is a school in Dripping Springs Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 59% of students are proficient in Math learning and 81% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,872 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 120 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,872 students are attending Dripping Springs High School. By gender, there are 970 and 902 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Dripping Springs High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 166 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15 | 11 | 4 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| White | 136 | 79 | 57 |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 166 | 98 | 68 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 120 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Dripping Springs High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 97.5% of teachers are certified. 89.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 120 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 117 | 97.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 2.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 3.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 7.5% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 468 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,172 Households |
| Population | 29,958 |
| Male | 15,082 |
| Female | 14,980 |
| Child Population | 9,955 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,596 Units |
| Average House Value | $440,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,275 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.80% |
| Average Household Income | $120,337 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.09% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Dripping Springs High School offers 30 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 641 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 501 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Dripping Springs High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 30 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 641 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 122 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 155 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 573 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 501 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dripping Springs Independent School District
In Dripping Springs Independent School District, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.