Our Girls Will Change the World
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders seeks a qualified principal to lead the all-girls public school serving grades 6-12 for the Austin Independent School District.
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Class of 2023 Graduates 91 Seniors
91 seniors at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders graduated from high school on May 26, 2023 and will be pursuing their college dreams. The Class of 2023 has much to celebrate! Totaled $19,992,196 in merit-based scholarships 55% will be the first in their family to graduate from college 22% are the first... Read more »
The 2021-2022 Annual Report
Letter from the Executive Director Dear Friends, Opportunities to reconnect with our community helped define the Star experience for students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders during the 2021-2022 school year. Ann Richards School students travel from all corners of the city to challenge themselves daily through unique STEM academics, leadership opportunities,... Read more »
Our School
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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57% of graduates will be the first in their families to graduate from college
The Ann Richards School serves all 78 elementary schools in Austin ISD
Over $119 million in merit-based scholarships from 10 graduating classes
Ranked #20 in Texas and #128 nationally by US News & World Report
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
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
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, January 13, 2023 for the 2023-2024 School Year
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Campus Life
Our students work hard and play hard. Students are encouraged to enhance their studies through athletics, band, orchestra, choir, theatre arts, & dance. The Stars compete in the 5A district for UIL in Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field, Cross Country & Swimming.
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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