District Growth

Dripping Springs ISD is a growing district. In just the last decade, DSISD has grown by 61%, or 3,293 students, to its current enrollment of 8,714. DSISD works with a demographer, Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), to conduct periodic studies and updates that project future enrollment growth. With a number of new housing developments coming to Dripping Springs, DSISD is projected to surpass 10,000 students during the 2026-27 school year.

DSISD Enrollment

Dripping Springs High School Growth

In the last decade, Dripping Springs High School has grown from 1,586 students to its current enrollment of 2,564 students, which is 103% of its 2,500 student capacity. The campus is projected to exceed 3,000 students during the 2027-28 school year and exceed its building and portable capacity of 3,200 students by the 2028-29 school year.

DSHS Enrollment

Community Growth

With its close proximity to Austin, Dripping Springs is adding more and more homes each year. Below is a list of single- and multi-family developments that are upcoming or currently under construction.

Current & Upcoming Developments

Double L Ranch: 2,408 lots
Wild Ridge: 960 lots
Heritage: 586 lots
Village Grove: 511 units
Cannon Ranch: 375 lots
Ariza Springs: 293 units
New Growth: 245 lots
Ranch at Caliterra: 234 lots

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