Our Girls Will Change the World
On graduation day, 100% earned diplomas, and 100% were accepted to college.
News
Thank you to our Star faculty on World Teacher Day
Today is World Teacher Day, and our Star faculty are with our students for the first time in person since Spring Break earlier this year. Their support of our students during the continued COVID-19 crisis has been crucial. There are a lot of emotions today and we appreciate all that they do to help our... Read more »
PhD Candidate Shares Research Story with Geoscience Class
Ms. Lucero’s Geoscience class had a special guest speaker via Zoom this week. PhD candidate Julia Cisneros joined our Stars for a presentation about her research on dunes and sediment transport. The presentation was part of the outreach program from the University of Texas – Jackson School of Geosciences in an effort to recruit more... Read more »
Foundation recognizes Ann Richards School donors
Our supporters help Ann Richards School students achieve their dreams, regardless of socioeconomic barriers. Thank you! School Year 2019-20
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Student Holiday
No classes, staff development day.
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Thanksgiving Holiday from 11/23 to 11/27.
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Winter Break from 12/21 to 1/5.
Our School
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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
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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
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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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Number of College Visits Per Student
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Library Book Checkout Rate Per Student
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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