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Our schools are 6th through 12th grade college preparatory public schools which capitalize on the intellectual curiosity and creative spirit inherent in all young women. The schools view learning as a dynamic participatory process that must allow young women to experience success upon success because young people with the confidence to learn want to learn more. The schools have developed a seamless articulation of curricula in English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Language, the Arts, Health, Physical Education, and Technology based on a structure of balanced learning, infusing and integrating literacy into every course and moving toward making every student an independent, lifelong learner. Check your school district for entrance requirements.

During the 2011-2012 school year, FEYW is serving over 2,100 students enrolled in our Young Women’s Leadership Schools across Texas. The girls are exceeding academic expectations and proving that all girls, regardless of their background or socio-economic status, can excel if given the right opportunity.

• Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School - Dallas

The First All-Girls Public School in Texas
The Irma Rangel School is a public magnet school for girls only, the first of its kind in Texas. It opened in 2004 under the leadership of Principal Vivian Taylor-Samudio, with 125 girls in the seventh and eighth grades. The school supports a global education that emphasizes mathematics, science, and technology in a rigorous academic environment.  One hundred percent of the Class of 2011 graduated and was accepted to college.  This builds upon the success of the first two graduating classes of seniors, 2009 and 2010, one hundred percent of who graduated and were accepted to college.  For the 2011 - 2012 school year, the school is serving 473 girls in the 6th - 12th grades. The school is located in the Fair Park area at 1718 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard. More information...

• Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders - Austin

The Second All-Girls Public School in Texas
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is part of the Austin Independent School District. The school opened under the leadership of Principal Jeanne Goka in August 2007 with 230 girls in the sixth and seventh grades. The Ann Richards School now serves 617 young women in the 6th  - 11th grades and will graduate its first class of seniors in 2012.  The vision of the school is to focus on the whole girl, providing academic and enrichment opportunities that engage students, expand their horizons, and give them the tools to achieve their dreams. The school is located at 2206 Prather Lane. More information...

• Young Women's Leadership Academy - San Antonio

The Third All-Girls Public School in Texas
The San Antonio Independent School District formed a partnership with FEYW to open the Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) in August 2008. The school is built around the three tenants of College Readiness, Leadership, and Wellness. The YWLA serves 293 students in the 6th - 10th grades and will graduate its first class of seniors in 2014.  Students from economically disadvantaged families are given priority in admissions. The school is located at 2123 W. Huisache Avenue. More information...

• Talkington School for Young Women Leaders - Lubbock

The Fourth All-Girls Public School in Texas
FEYW partnered with the Lubbock Independent School District to open its fourth all-girls, public school in August 2008.  The school’s mission is to empower young women leaders through rigorous college preparatory experiences, health awareness, commitment to service, and personal accountability for lifelong success. During the 2011 - 2012 school year, the school has an enrollment of 303 girls in the 6th - 10th grades.  It will add a grade a year until 2013 and graduate its first class of seniors in 2014. The school is located at 514 North Ivory. More information...

• Young Women's Leadership Academy - Fort Worth

The Fifth All-Girls Public School in Texas
Fort Worth ISD's first single-gender school opened its doors in August 2010 to 75 sixth-graders and 75 seventh-graders. The Young Women’s Leadership Academy offers girls a dynamic learning experience that encourages critical thinking, inspires student confidence, and nurtures both the intellectual and social development necessary to be successful in college, career and life. The school has an enrollment of 205 girls in the 6th  - 8th grades during the 2011 - 2012 school year. It will add a grade a year and graduate its first class in 2016. The school is located at 1066 W. Magnolia. More Information...

• Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy - Houston

The Sixth All-Girls Public School in Texas
The Houston Independent School District, in partnership with FEYW, opened the Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy in August 2011. The school will serve 216 girls in grades 6 and 9 during the 2011 - 2012 school year and will add grades 7 and 10 in 2012, grades 8 and 11 in 2013, and grade 12 in 2014. The school offers a rigorous curriculum enhanced with the latest technology. The campus is located at 1906 Cleburne. More information...