Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
#309
Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Texas
264
Students
9.4:1
S:T Ratio
School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance980
B-
19
B-
2
C+
8%
C
9:1
A+
68%
B+
16%
C
1%
C
This Week at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center – May 7, 2026
32 students practicing on Varsity Tutors
Academic Resources
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Standardized Test Dates
Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center.
National Tests
March 30, 2026 – May 11, 2026
PSAT 10
March 30, 2026 – May 11, 2026
PSAT 8/9
April 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026
ACT — School Day - Late Spring Online
May 5, 2026 – May 19, 2026
ACT — School Day - Late Spring Paper
May 7, 2026
AP African American Studies
May 7, 2026
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
School Milestones
May 21, 2026 – May 29, 2026
School End/Summer Start
May 22, 2026 – June 4, 2026
School End/Summer Start
May 23, 2026 – June 7, 2026
Graduation
May 28, 2026
School End/Summer Start
June 4, 2026
School End/Summer Start
After Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Where graduates go and what they studyDallas College - North Lake Campus
University of Texas - Arlington
Texas A&M University
Texas Woman's University
University of North Texas
University of Dallas
University of Texas - Austin
Dallas College - El Centro Campus
Nursing
Business
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
Real Estate
Criminology
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing
Psychology
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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