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Our Girls Will Change the World

We've moved! Our new address is 2309 Panther Trail.
The Ann Richards School is a nationally recognized school focused on leadership, college readiness, project-based learning, and STEM.

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Ann Richards Students Reflect on First Female VP
The Starlight News crew had the opportunity to connect with local TV stations Fox 7 and KVUE news to share their thoughts about the Inauguration of the first female Vice President. Class of 2021 seniors Annalissa, Emme, Lizbeth, and Sukeji all shared the importance of the moment and what it means for their life. Sukeji... Read more »
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Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of Ann Richards’ Inauguration
Thirty years ago on January 15, 1991, Governor Richards’ Inauguration took place with a march down the Congress Avenue bridge to the Texas Capitol. KEYE TV’s John-Carlos Estrada featured the day in his Turning Back Time segment. Ann Richards’ legacy lives on through the students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, with... Read more »
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ARS Virtual Showcase

Learn more about the programs at the Ann Richards School at our virtual Ann Richards School Showcase at 5:30 p.m.

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Applications Due Date

New student applications must be submitted or postmarked by February 5, 2021.

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Spring Break

Spring Break for students and faculty from 3/15-3/19.

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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

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The Ann Richards School serves all 84 elementary schools in Austin ISD

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Over $78 million in merit-based scholarships from 8 graduating classes

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100% accepted to college and 89% of graduates persisting in college

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I’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.

Elena Gonzalez
Class of 2017 and University of San Diego Student

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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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My 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.

Ellen Richards
Chair Emeritus for the Ann Richards School Foundation

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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.

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Apply by Friday, February 5, 2021 for the 2021-2022 School Year

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2021-22 School Year Application now available

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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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Average Number of Community Service Hours Per Student

15

Number of College Visits Per Student

30

Library Book Checkout Rate Per Student

9

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Nia has grown into what every mother wants their daughter to grow into, healthy, independent, truly caring about others, and your larger community.

Deborah Thomas
Parent of Nia Thomas, ARS Class of 2014
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The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders (ARS) is a public, all-girls college preparatory school of choice founded to educate young women from diverse backgrounds, and serves grades 6 - 12 within the Austin Independent School District (AISD).

ARS is part of the Young Women's Preparatory Network (YWPN), a member of the National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS), and an affiliate school of the Young Women's Leadership Network (YWLN).

The annrichardsschool.org website is funded and maintained by the Ann Richards School Foundation.

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.

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