Market Overview for Dripping Springs High School
There are 329 active listings in Dripping Springs High School with a median list price of $788K and a median sold price of $628K.
Homes average 66 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 55 homes have sold, with 919 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $320.
About Dripping Springs High School
Dripping Springs High School, in Dripping Springs Independent School District, serves grades 9-12 from a campus at 940 Highway 290 West, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The mascot is the Tigers; school colors are (orange / black per team-branding tradition). The principal is Angela Gamez (appointed 2019). The school enrolled approximately 2,564 students for the most recent reporting year, with a pupil-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
Dripping Springs High School was established in 1911 and competes in UIL Class 6A. State titles include girls basketball (1994), volleyball (2016), swimming (2018), girls varsity soccer (2021 in 5A), and the UIL marching band 4A state championship (2009).
The campus offers Advanced Placement courses, dual credit, fine arts (band, choir, orchestra, theatre), CTE pathways, and a UIL Class 6A athletics slate. Notable Tigers alumna: actress Wallis Currie-Wood.
DSISD operates 9 campuses (5 ES + 2 MS + 1 HS) serving 8,808 students (2025-26). Dripping Springs Middle School was named a 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School. District administration is at 300 Sportsplex Drive in Dripping Springs.
Living in Dripping Springs High School
Dripping Springs ISD covers most of northwestern Hays County and a small portion of southwestern Travis County, including the city of Dripping Springs (2020 Census 4,650; incorporated 1981), Driftwood, and Bear Creek Village. The district sits along U.S. 290 approximately 23 miles west of downtown Austin. Master-planned communities include Belterra, Headwaters, Caliterra, Highpointe, Sawyer Ranch, Thomas Ranch, La Ventana, and Rim Rock. In 2014, Dripping Springs became the first city in Texas to receive Dark Sky Community designation. The Hwy 290 wine corridor and Dripping Springs distilleries (Treaty Oak, Garrison Brothers, Desert Door, Twisted X Brewing, Jester King) are major regional draws. Hamilton Pool Preserve (~10 miles north) is a signature swimming destination.
Things to Do in Dripping Springs High School
- Hamilton Pool Preserve (~10 mi N): Travis County preserve with a natural pool formed by a collapsed grotto; reservations required.
- Hwy 290 Wine Corridor: One of the highest concentrations of wineries in the United States, with multiple tasting rooms along Hwy 290 west toward Fredericksburg.
- Dripping Springs Distilleries & Breweries: Treaty Oak Distilling, Garrison Brothers, Desert Door, Twisted X Brewing, and Jester King Brewery (Driftwood).
- Dark Sky Community (2014): First city in Texas to receive Dark Sky Community designation from the International Dark-Sky Association — a prime stargazing destination.
- Pedernales Falls State Park (~25 mi NW): Texas State Park along the Pedernales River with step-and-pool falls, hiking, swimming, camping.
Major Employers in Dripping Springs High School
- Dripping Springs Independent School District (Education)
- Treaty Oak / Garrison Brothers / Desert Door distilleries (Manufacturing / Hospitality)
- Dripping Springs wineries & breweries (Hospitality / Tourism)
- City of Dripping Springs (Local Government)
- Hays County government (Local Government)
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Dripping Springs High School serve?
Dripping Springs High School serves grades 9-12 in Dripping Springs Independent School District. The school enrolled approximately 2,564 students for the most recent reporting year, with a pupil-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
Where is Dripping Springs High School located?
Dripping Springs High School is at 940 Highway 290 West, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
What is Dripping Springs High School's mascot?
The Dripping Springs High School mascot is the Tigers; school colors are (orange / black per team-branding tradition).
What is Dripping Springs High School known for?
Dripping Springs High School was established in 1911 and competes in UIL Class 6A. State titles include girls basketball (1994), volleyball (2016), swimming (2018), girls varsity soccer (2021 in 5A), and the UIL marching band 4A state championship (2009).
What programs does Dripping Springs High School offer?
Dripping Springs High School offers Advanced Placement courses, dual credit, fine arts (band, choir, orchestra, theatre), CTE pathways, and a UIL Class 6A athletics slate.
Who are some notable Dripping Springs High School alumni?
Notable Tigers alumna: actress Wallis Currie-Wood.
