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.

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.

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