Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders

The full campus modernization of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders serves 1,015 students in southwest Austin. Furthering Austin ISD’s vision of modern learning environments, the new school incorporates flexible spaces that support collaborative, interdisciplinary, and project-driven learning. Open learning areas encourage mobility and invite interaction between students, enhancing the way they engage with their day.

All building systems and features reflect the latest in design advances, fully addressing accessibility, sustainable construction (LEED), and a healthy, safe, and secure environment for students, teachers, and staff. Scope included new construction of an academic wing, athletics areas, fine arts, dining and kitchen, a media center with a portion of Career & Technology Education (CTE), new athletics fields, and additional parking.