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Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Irving ISD

Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Irving, Texas

264 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(972)600-6140

#309

Best Student:Teacher Ratio in Texas

264

Students

9.4:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

980

B-

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

19

B-

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

2

C+

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

8%

C

of students
Below Avg
Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

A+

students per teacher
Excellent
Graduation Rate

68%

B+

Good
Reading Proficiency

16%

C

Below Avg
Math Proficiency

1%

C

Below Avg
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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline
+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026

STAAR — Fall EOC

Testing window
TX

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS

Testing window
TX

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS Alternate

Testing window
TX

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Alternate 2

Testing window
TX

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR Alternate 2

Testing window
TX

April 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Reading Language Arts and English EOC

Testing window
TX
+4 more state assessments this school year
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After Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

Dallas College - North Lake Campus

2

University of Texas - Arlington

3

Texas A&M University

4

Texas Woman's University

5

University of North Texas

6

University of Dallas

7

University of Texas - Austin

8

Dallas College - El Centro Campus

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Business

3

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

4

Real Estate

5

Criminology

6

Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing

7

Psychology

8

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

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School Details
Address

101 E Union Bower Rd, Irving, TX 75061

Phone

(972)600-6140

District

Irving ISD

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