Our Girls Will Change the World
The Ann Richards School is a nationally recognized school focused on leadership, college readiness, project-based learning, and STEM.
News
The 2019-2020 Annual Report
Letter from the Executive Director Dear Friends, I am incredibly honored to have joined the Ann Richards School Foundation community this past year. It has been inspiring to work with you – our donors, partners, and champions – to ensure our young women reach their full potential. While Covid-19 challenged all of us, the bulk... Read more »
Booe Signs to Play Volleyball at Prairie View A&M University
Senior Tiffiney Booe signed her letter of intent on National Signing Day to play volleyball at Prairie View A&M University next fall for the Panthers. Booe was a 1st Team All-District and Most Valuable Player in 2020 for District 17-5A, leading the Stars to a 17-2 record, best in school history, and District championship. The... Read more »
Five Seniors Receive MLK Youth Legacy Awards
The Austin Area Heritage Council recognized five Ann Richards School seniors during their annual MLK Youth Legacy Awards. Class of 2021 seniors Carla, Maria, Keji, Guadalupe, and Maya received their award virtually via a Facebook livestream of the awards. The MLK Youth Legacy Awards were created to recognize youth in the Austin community for their... Read more »
Events
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Spring Break
Spring Break for students and faculty from 3/15-3/19.
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Staff Development Day
Student holiday.
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Reach for the Stars
Virtual celebration at 6 p.m. for the Class of 2021 and to honor the Ann Richards Legacy Award recipient.
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 $78 million in merit-based scholarships from 8 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 4, 2022 for the 2022-2023 School Year
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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
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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