How to Apply

Step 1: November 3, 2025 – February 6, 2026

Part 1 — Student Handwritten Essay (2 pages)

    Students must write a handwritten essay to the Principal Mrs. Christina Almaraz-Ortíz about why they want to attend the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders. If the student has a hero/heroine, the student can explain how that person has been an inspiration. This essay should be at least two pages in length, front side only. The letter must be hand-delivered or mailed to the Ann Richards School by February 6, 2026.

    Mail or Deliver to:
    Ann Richards School
    2309 Panther Trail
    Austin, TX 78704

Complete the Application Interest Form to begin Parts 2–5




Application Interest Form



Part 2 — Proof of Address

    Submit ONE of the following:

      • Gas Bill
      • Electricity Bill
      • Lease Agreement
      • Mortgage Statement

Applicants must reside within Austin ISD boundaries to apply for the 2026–2027 school year.

Part 3 — Student & Family Information

    Provide:

    1. Student’s Austin ISD ID Number
    2. Current school
    3. Parent/guardian phone number
    4. Parent/guardian email address

Part 4 — Required Documents

    Upload or submit the following:

    1. Child’s birth certificate
        (This can also be substituted with other documents that establish the child’s identity, such as a statement of the child’s date of birth issued for school admission purposes by Texas Vital Statistics, a passport, a school ID card, records or report card, a military ID, a hospital birth record, an adoption record, a church baptismal record, or any other legal document.)
    2. Most recent report card from 2025-2026 school year
    3. STAAR Scores or any standardized test from 2024-2025 school year
    4. Most recent attendance records for 2025-2026 school year

Part 5 — Teacher Recommendations

Step 2: Early Spring

Monday, January 12th through Friday, February 6th

Complete the Admissions Application through the Enroll Austin Portal on the Austin ISD website.

Final Step — Apply Online

Follow the instructions below:

Visit the Enroll Austin site online.

  1. Click on the ‘Start Application’ button under the Admissions-Based & Magnet Programs Tab
  2. Enter your login information
  3. Click on ‘Start’ under Program Application for the 2026-2027 School Year