Our Girls Will Change the World
On graduation day, 100% earned diplomas, and 100% were accepted to college.
News
Ann Richards Student Recognized at Keyholder’20
The Women’s Fund, a program of the Austin Community Foundation, held the Keyholder’20 event featuring keynote speaker Ziauddin Yousafzai, Malala’s father, who spoke about the importance of education for women across the globe. Austin Community Foundation invited 20 ARS students to attend, and sophomore Sophie P. was recognized onstage as one of nine Austin-area students... Read more »
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
Annual Alumnae Day Welcomes Back Stars to ARS
Fifty Ann Richards School alumnae visited with our current Stars during the 7th Annual ARS Alumnae Day. Graduates from the Class of 2013 to the Class of 2019 shared great advice about pursuing higher education to their younger Ann Richards School sisters. Thanks to all our alumnae who attended!
Events
Feb
11
Junior Internships
Juniors spend their week in the Austin community interning to gain real world experience.
Feb
14
DOI Day
District of Innovation Day, no school for students.
Feb
17
Student Holiday
Staff development day.
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 7, 2020 for the 2020-2021 School Year
2020-21 School Year Application available October 7, 2019
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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