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#2469 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 29% in state

Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders

High School · Austin ISD · Austin, TX

An Austin ISD high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2309 PANTHER TRAIL, Austin, TX 78704

  • Math 61% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 85% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.7 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation35.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
District spending per student$12,950

Students at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
81%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,724/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,160

Median home value

$862,000

Median rent

$1,755/mo

College educated

70.4%

Homeownership

33.2%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
35.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
0 boys'·7 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Premier High School-austin South CampusCharter · enrollment unverified3.07–120.8 mi149Compare →
San Juan Diego Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2private9–121.6 mi127Compare →
Crockett EchsEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.7 mi1,575Compare →
Austin OaksCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated7–121.8 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Austin ISD

Schools in district
123
Rank in district
#33 of 118
District spending per student
$12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders is listed in AUSTIN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders

Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders is a public high school in Austin, TX, part of Austin ISD, serving approximately 907 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,469 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders

What grades does Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders serve?

Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders?

Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders has an enrollment of approximately 907 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders?

The student-teacher ratio at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders rank in TX?

Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders ranks #2,469 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders's MySchoolScout rating?

Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders a charter school?

No, Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders a Title I school?

No, Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders?

38.4% of students at Richards Sch for Young Women Leaders qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
907
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 78704)
50,479
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
34.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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