Our Girls Will Change the World
On graduation day, 100% earned diplomas, and 100% were accepted to college.
News
COVID-19 update
April 3 Update – Dear Austin ISD Family, Campus closures are never ideal, but there is nothing more important than the safety and health of our students, staff and families. With this in mind, I have determined that our 129 campus buildings will remain closed for an indefinite period of time, as part of the... Read more »
Online Learning Begins at the Ann Richards School
Last week, Ms. Brewer hosted a virtual party to connect with her 8th graders in the ‘Duck Pond.’ The class mostly joked about the fiascos behind a mashed-potato-milk-shake and the laughter was good for the soul. This is what online learning will look like at the Ann Richards School for the foreseeable future due to... Read more »
Austin ISD to Provide Meals During School Cancellations
March 31 Update – Austin ISD has received instructions from the state regarding meals for children to parents without children present. Austin ISD is now authorized to provide meals to parents for their child — even when the child is not present — provided they have one of the following forms of documentation at the... Read more »
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Learning at Home
Visit AISD Learning At-Home website for resources during COVID-19 outbreak.
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Response to COVID-19
In response to the developing and rapidly-changing situation and in consideration of maximizing ways to further prevent the risk of exposure to COVID-19, Austin ISD will be closed for students indefinitely.
May
28
Last Day of School
End of the spring 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
About
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
15
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