Our Girls Will Change the World
On graduation day, 100% earned diplomas, and 100% were accepted to college.
News
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Donates iPads
The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization will provide iPads to Ann Richards students in middle school to help facilitate their Speak Truth to Power program. Speak Truth to Power is an online human rights education resource that our middle school students have utilized for many years. The gift will ensure that our 6th and... Read more »
Ann Richards Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders will graduate the 8th senior class in its history in late May with 108 students. Senior Anne K. was named Valedictorian and will attend Dartmouth University, and Maya B. was named Salutatorian with plans to head to Rice University. In the fall, our graduates plan to attend... Read more »
MakerSpace Director Creates Face Shields for Dell Medical School
Last month, MakerSpace Director, Oren Connell, utilized the 3D printers and laser cutter in the MakerSpace to create over 200 face shields for Dell Medical School. The process involved using a 3D printer to create a visor to hold the shield on the head, and cutting a thin layer of clear plastic with the laser... Read more »
Events
Jun
15
Virtual Graduation
Starts at 12 p.m. on Channel 22, AISD.TV and on the Austin ISD Facebook page.
Aug
11
Tentative Graduation
Planned for 2:00 p.m. at the Frank Erwin Center, because of the ongoing COVID-19 issues, date subject to change and dependent on conditions at that time.
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18
First Day of School
Planned start of the fall semester.
Our School
About
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders dedicates itself to prepare young women to attend and graduate from college, commit to a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, lead with courage and compassion, and solve problems creatively and ethically in support of our global community. The Ann Richards School is a public all-girls school of choice that serves grades 6-12 for the Austin Independent School District.
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65% of graduates will be the first in their families to graduate from college
The Ann Richards School serves all 84 elementary schools in Austin ISD
Over $69 million in merit-based scholarships from 7 graduating classes
100% accepted to college and 89% of graduates persisting in college
Elena GonzalezI’m proud of the person I’ve become because of the Ann Richards School: a confident, motivated, young woman leader who is not afraid to dream big.
Class of 2017 and University of San Diego Student
The Ann Richards School Foundation
About
The Ann Richards School Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, whose purpose is to secure sustainable resources and build effective partnerships to advance the mission of the Ann Richards School and the success of its students and alumnae.
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Ellen RichardsMy mother felt it was important to have a school for girls that creates an educational foundation to be successful, and changes the lives of their family and people around them.
Chair Emeritus for the Ann Richards School Foundation
Admissions
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The Ann Richards School is a public school of choice with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum for young women who love learning, have the desire to succeed, and care about the future of our world.
Apply by Friday, February 5, 2021 for the 2021-2022 School Year
2021-22 School Year Application available October 2020
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Campus Life
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Our students work hard, and play hard. Students are encouraged to enhance their studies through athletics, band, orchestra, choir, theatre arts, & dance. Our Stars compete in the 6A district for UIL in Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field, Cross Country & Swimming.
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Number of College Visits Per Student
30
Library Book Checkout Rate Per Student
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Deborah ThomasNia has grown into what every mother wants their daughter to grow into, healthy, independent, truly caring about others, and your larger community.
Parent of Nia Thomas, ARS Class of 2014