The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is a nationally recognized school focused on leadership, college readiness, project-based learning and STEM. Our emphasis on college-bound programming, college visits and advising helps each ARS student find her best college fit, and 65% of our students will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Further, with 100% of students engaged in STEM curriculum, we are preparing our girls to become leaders in careers where women are traditionally under-represented. The majority of our students come from Title I schools and/or qualify for free and reduced meals, an indicator for being economically disadvantaged. The ripple effect of them attending and graduating from college is the ability for many of our students to lift their families out of poverty and significantly change the course of their lives. The Ann Richards School Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on ensuring Ann Richards School students gain the confidence and skills to apply, attend and graduate from college. We secure funds and partnerships for school enrichment programming: STEM curriculum, college visits and advising, educational field trips, teacher professional development and alumnae support. The Foundation helps Ann Richards School students achieve their dreams, regardless of socioeconomic barriers.
