Our Girls Will Change the World
On graduation day, 100% earned diplomas, and 100% were accepted to college.
News
Foundation Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members
The Ann Richards School Foundation is proud to welcome new members to its Board of Directors and Advisory Council. We are grateful to the Foundation’s Board and Advisory Council for their leadership and support of the Ann Richards School community. New Board Members New Advisory Council Members
Welcome back, Stars!
The 2020-2021 school year started for the Stars after Labor Day with 912 students logging in to virtual classrooms. The first day of school on campus usually involves an all-school pep rally in the gym followed by a welcome Star Walk around campus for the incoming 6th graders. This year due to COVID-19 precautions, all... Read more »
Teachers are back!
Ann Richards School faculty officially started the 2020-2021 school year on August 18th, and have spent the past few weeks planning for the school year via Zoom. Our Star teachers are collaborating to share best practices and tips for online learning through teacher-led professional development. Ann Richards students are participating as well through facilitating Social... Read more »
Events
Sep
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College Fair
100+ college representatives meet with our high school Stars.
Oct
12
Student Holiday
No classes, staff development day.
Nov
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School Holiday
Thanksgiving Holiday from 11/23 to 11/27.
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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Average Number of Community Service Hours Per Student
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Number of College Visits Per Student
30
Library Book Checkout Rate Per Student
8
Number of UIL District Championships
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