More sports centric than academic centric but the district does seem to be trying to recognize academics more. In 5th grade the sports kids all went on stage to receive medals. The A students just got their names called. The UIL academic awards were given out in the cafeteria at 10:30 with only a few
... Read more of the kid's parent's present. Says alot about the sports vs academic bent here. The GT Eng class last year had 33 students - way off the recommended guidelines. Some GT students just sit in the regular classes and then do extra work without the benefit of extra stimulation or guidance. The teachers at the high school do seem to care enough to sponsor many extracurricular activities and seem to be trying to move away from the'if your not sports you're not anything' attitude that the school was famous for several years ago.' Academics improving. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/26/09
I have two main problems with this high school. We aren't allowed to have off-campus lunch, not even seniors, despite a multitude of places to eat within two minutes of the school. My other big problem with the high school is its location. The district is very spread out and as far away from the city
... Read more of Austin as Dripping Springs goes, both of which are two significant inconveniences. DS has a good academic reputation with UT Austin, which makes for a strong application. I always found it easy to learn at DSHS, and my classes usually had a positive atmosphere. Some teachers are sub-par, but they are the minority. Cliques, drinking, parties, and drug use are all somewhat prevalent, but falling in with the wrong crowd is by all means avoidable. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/28/09
This school puts obstacles in front of the kids and calls it 'rigor.' Do not try to have a conversation with a teacher, especially if you have a question - the teachers are always right and the students always lie. Principal is weak. I would not send any more of my children here, and pulled out the
... Read more ones that had started. Shameful excuse for education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/15/08
As a former student of DSHS, I had great experiences throughout my career in school. The sports program is average in terms of performance in the district, but the teaching is at a high level. The advanced programs prepared me well for both college and graduate school. Of the top 10% of my graduating
... Read more class, more than half of them went to graduate school. Read less
Posted by a student on 08/03/08
What a wonderful place. I put my kids here into High School from private schools and I wish I had done it sooner. I adopted my nephew when his mother died from another state and they were there for him too.They welcomed me visiting the classroom, though few other parents did. When I came to occasionally
... Read more complain they smiled and called it 'volunteering'.Very strong sports programs. Does not participate in Science fair, but plans to. Zero drug tolerance makes for aura of safety. This time, at this school, is a golden age.Very strict hiring practices.I thank God daily for this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/08/05
Dripping Springs High School is the only High School in the District that includes a large rural area. The principal is not an effective leader or problem solver. The new superintendant is a breath of fresh air and will hopefully be able to bring DSHS into the Twentieth Century realm of modern thinking.
... Read more The extra curricular programs suffer from a lack of effective leadership, particularly the girls programs. Football has improved, but most of the attention is focused on that activity, often to the exclusion of the others. The AP programs are designed well, but students are not as prepared as they should be to take the AP tests for college credit. Lots of potential, lack of effective leadership by administration. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/12/05
DSISD is so much better than AISD. The teachers are great and students are in a healthier academic environment. It's safe in comparison to Austin schools...no serious drug or weapon problems. It's also an exemplary school district. Most of the teachers at the high school have been there several years
... Read more so the students are able to be around most of the same teachers all four years. Food isn't so great...mostly unhealthy greasy cheap stuff, but there is a microwave available to warm up lunches from home. Read less
Posted by a former student on 08/04/05
quality and involvement in academic programs very good. teacher ratio good. environment excellent. student involvement with teachers and interactive very good. class plans well designed.
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Dripping Springs schools — Dripping Springs High School is located at 111 Tiger Ln, Dripping Springs TX 78620. 111 Tiger Ln is in the 78620 ZIP code in Dripping Springs, TX The school district for Dripping Springs High School is the Dripping Springs Independent School District. Dripping Springs High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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