RICHARDS SCH FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS

RICHARDS SCH FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS is a public high school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 827 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 51 teachers, RICHARDS SCH FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, located in the Travis Heights neighborhood of Austin, Texas, is a nationally recognized, tuition-free public school of choice serving grades 6–12. Part of the Austin Independent School District, the school was established in 2007 with a specific mission to empower young women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to attend and graduate from college. The campus is known for its rigorous academic environment, which focuses heavily on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curriculum while fostering a culture of leadership, community service, and personal development.

The school is distinguished by its unique "wraparound" support system, which includes dedicated college counseling, mentorship programs, and a focus on social-emotional learning. Because the school aims to serve students who may be the first in their families to attend college, it provides an extensive support network that extends through a student’s high school career and into their transition to university. With its distinctive uniform policy and a strong emphasis on sisterhood, the Ann Richards School maintains a highly competitive academic reputation while consistently achieving high graduation and college acceptance rates.

For more information, contact RICHARDS SCH FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS at (512) 414-3236 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.