Our Girls Will Change the World
On graduation day, 100% earned diplomas, and 100% were accepted to college.
News
Class of 2020 Pathway Scholarship Recipients
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders proudly announces the three recipients from the Class of 2020 for the Pathway Scholarship Award. Each year, a graduating senior is selected to receive a $500 scholarship for college for the Beverly Dale Biomedical Pathway Scholarship, Chula Reynolds Engineering Pathway Scholarship, and Ellen Richards Media Technology Scholarship.... Read more »
All Points North Foundation Provides Remote Learning Grant
The All Points North Foundation awarded the Ann Richards School Foundation a grant to help facilitate online learning in the fall for the Ann Richards School. The grant will fund professional development for faculty and administration to create and redevelop the curriculum for online learning due to the impact of COVID-19. Over the summer our... Read more »
Austin ISD Conducts Virtual Graduation
The Class of 2020 officially graduated virtually via an online ceremony. Austin ISD broadcast the virtual graduation on Facebook Live and you can watch a replay here. Congratulations to the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders Class of 2020!
Events
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District Closed for Holiday
AISD closed July 6-10 for July 4th holiday break.
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Summer Shutdown
Offices closed on Fridays.
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Planned start of the fall semester.
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
2021-22 School Year Application available October 2020
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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
30
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