Dripping Springs Independent School District
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Dripping Springs Independent School District is a public school district
based in Dripping Springs
, Texas
(USA
), serving approximately 4,400 students.
Located in Hays County, approximately 15 miles west of Austin, Dripping Springs is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Texas Hill Country." In addition to Dripping Springs, the district serves the village of Bear Creek
and rural areas in northwestern Hays County
. A small portion of southwestern Travis County
also lies within the district.
In 2010, the school district was "Exemplary
" by the Texas Education Agency
. Of its five campuses, the high school and two elementary schools were rated "Exemplary;" the middle school and other elementary school were "Recognized." In December of 2010 Dripping Springs ISD was one of 43 public school districts and charter schools statewide (out of more than 1,250) to be recognized in a report released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office as having the highest rating for efficiency in spending while attaining high levels of student achievement.
Dripping Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school consisting of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The enrollment is approximately 1,250 students. From the graduating class of 2010, 93% of the students are attending either a two-year or four-year post-secondary institution with a 99.98% completion rate.
Drippings Springs High School received many recognitions during the 2009-10 school year:
Dripping Springs HS again was included in Newsweek magazine's list of the nation's top high schools, coming in at number 361 in the nation and number 31 in Texas. When looking at only 4A comprehensive high schools, Dripping Springs was fourth in the state.
The Washington Post also listed DSHS as one of the nation's best high schools, ranking the school 785th on the national list and 73rd in the state of Texas based on the “Challenge Index.”
Dripping Springs HS was recognized as one of the top high schools in Central Texas by the organization Children at Risk, ranking sixth.
Dripping Springs ISD is one of 388 school districts in the nation to be recognized by the College Board with a place on its “AP (Advanced Placement) Achievement List.”
The Lady Tiger softball team captured a district title and advanced to the state tournament semifinals.
In 2009-10, the Tiger marching band was the 4-A state champion; In 2011-12, the band was the runner up.
School district
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based in Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs is a city in Hays County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,548 at the 2000 census; it was 1,828 in the 2008 census estimate....
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
(USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
), serving approximately 4,400 students.
Located in Hays County, approximately 15 miles west of Austin, Dripping Springs is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Texas Hill Country." In addition to Dripping Springs, the district serves the village of Bear Creek
Bear Creek, Texas
Bear Creek is a village in Hays County, Texas, United States. The population was 360 at the 2000 census; it was 376 in the 2005 census estimate.-Geography:Bear Creek is located at , 13 miles southwest of downtown Austin....
and rural areas in northwestern Hays County
Hays County, Texas
Hays County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2010, its official population had reached 157,107. It is named for John Coffee Hays, a Texas Ranger and Mexican-American War officer. The seat of the county is San Marcos....
. A small portion of southwestern Travis County
Travis County, Texas
As of 2009, the U.S. census estimates there were 1,026,158 people, 320,766 households, and 183,798 families residing in the county. The population density was 821 people per square mile . There were 335,881 housing units at an average density of 340 per square mile...
also lies within the district.
In 2010, the school district was "Exemplary
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
The Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system rates all public schools, charter schools, and school districts in the State of Texas.The criteria are the same for schools and districts, and are discussed below...
" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency is a branch of the state government of Texas in the United States responsible for public education. The agency is headquartered in the William B...
. Of its five campuses, the high school and two elementary schools were rated "Exemplary;" the middle school and other elementary school were "Recognized." In December of 2010 Dripping Springs ISD was one of 43 public school districts and charter schools statewide (out of more than 1,250) to be recognized in a report released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office as having the highest rating for efficiency in spending while attaining high levels of student achievement.
Schools
- Dripping Springs High School (Grades 9-12)
Dripping Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school consisting of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. The enrollment is approximately 1,250 students. From the graduating class of 2010, 93% of the students are attending either a two-year or four-year post-secondary institution with a 99.98% completion rate.
Drippings Springs High School received many recognitions during the 2009-10 school year:
Dripping Springs HS again was included in Newsweek magazine's list of the nation's top high schools, coming in at number 361 in the nation and number 31 in Texas. When looking at only 4A comprehensive high schools, Dripping Springs was fourth in the state.
The Washington Post also listed DSHS as one of the nation's best high schools, ranking the school 785th on the national list and 73rd in the state of Texas based on the “Challenge Index.”
Dripping Springs HS was recognized as one of the top high schools in Central Texas by the organization Children at Risk, ranking sixth.
Dripping Springs ISD is one of 388 school districts in the nation to be recognized by the College Board with a place on its “AP (Advanced Placement) Achievement List.”
The Lady Tiger softball team captured a district title and advanced to the state tournament semifinals.
In 2009-10, the Tiger marching band was the 4-A state champion; In 2011-12, the band was the runner up.
- Dripping Springs Middle (Grades 6-8)
- 2001-02 National Blue Ribbon School
- Dripping Springs Elementary (Grades PK-5)
- Rooster Springs Elementary (Grades PK-5)
- Walnut Springs Elementary (Grades PK-5)