Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Summary:

Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is a public high school located in Irving, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 264 students. The school is part of the Irving Independent School District, which is ranked 822 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas high schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams and a declining graduation rate that is well below state and district averages. The school's student subgroups, including Hispanic, White, and economically disadvantaged students, as well as English Language Learners and Special Education students, also perform poorly compared to state and local benchmarks. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its per-student spending is significantly higher than nearby schools, suggesting potential inefficiencies in resource allocation.

Nearby schools in the Irving Independent School District, such as Nimitz High School, MacArthur High School, and Irving High School, generally perform better than Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center on academic metrics. Some nearby charter schools, like Uplift Williams Preparatory High School and Uplift Education-North Hills Prep High School, also outperform the school, suggesting that the challenges faced by Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center may be systemic within the district and that alternative approaches to instruction and resource allocation could potentially lead to improved outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 101 E Union Bower Rd
       Irving, TX  75061-7568


(972) 600-6140

District: Irving Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1846th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,001 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.1%
African American:
7.3%
White:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center ranks worse than 92.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Irving Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.77. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.1%), African American (7.3%), White (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is 10.8, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Irving Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center employs 25.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is $26,001, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Irving Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center 1846th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center in the ranking list.)

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Irving Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Irving Independent School District (Isd) 822nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

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Rank History for all students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.71 1274th 1427 10.7%
2005 11.64 1329th 1429 7.0%
2006 14.88 1301st 1430 9.0%
2007 0.91 1479th 1497 1.2%
2008 0.97 1489th 1510 1.4%
2009 15.69 1413th 1539 8.2%
2010 9.51 1487th 1568 5.2%
2011 36.14 1369th 1672 18.1%
2012 9.46 1496th 1603 6.7%
2013 11.39 1517th 1652 8.2%
2014 16.87 1534th 1734 11.5%
2015 34.85 1283rd 1743 26.4%
2016 38.00 1218th 1762 30.9%
2017 19.58 1452nd 1777 18.3%
2018 13.31 1562nd 1797 13.1%
2019 19.67 1542nd 1857 17.0%
2021 9.79 1696th 1861 8.9%
2022 7.96 1743rd 1876 7.1%
2023 5.28 1846th 1961 5.9%
2024 6.77 1846th 1987 7.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.56 738th 1113 33.7%
2019 31.69 782nd 1136 31.2%
2021 33.21 799th 1195 33.1%
2022 23.29 1026th 1278 19.7%
2023 16.28 1214th 1371 11.5%
2024 9.45 1365th 1435 4.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.34 722nd 1347 46.4%
2019 48.05 566th 1357 58.3%
2021 5.39 1373rd 1382 0.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.42 1542nd 1794 14.0%
2019 24.06 1514th 1818 16.7%
2021 13.64 1660th 1848 10.2%
2022 9.98 1716th 1847 7.1%
2023 6.86 1777th 1897 6.3%
2024 6.27 1807th 1883 4.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.67 1639th 1781 8.0%
2019 15.62 1573rd 1798 12.5%
2021 7.85 1688th 1815 7.0%
2022 6.19 1736th 1841 5.7%
2023 4.15 1795th 1891 5.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 0.00 1171st 1172 0.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.26 1408th 1784 21.1%
2019 33.64 1260th 1810 30.4%
2021 22.36 1527th 1829 16.5%
2022 21.00 1567th 1837 14.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.71 1583rd 1803 12.2%
2019 20.54 1527th 1824 16.3%
2021 14.05 1625th 1840 11.7%
2022 9.39 1703rd 1853 8.1%
2023 5.61 1809th 1913 5.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.09 790th 1013 22.0%
2019 28.70 723rd 1024 29.4%
2022 7.43 982nd 1031 4.8%
2023 10.34 987th 1069 7.7%
2024 9.76 1005th 1065 5.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.42 1521st 1691 10.1%
2019 21.01 1452nd 1714 15.3%
2021 9.96 1603rd 1743 8.0%
2022 8.94 1633rd 1762 7.3%
2023 6.36 1699th 1820 6.6%
2024 5.26 1739th 1804 3.6%
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Rank History for White students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.89 1269th 1539 17.5%
2019 26.53 1229th 1526 19.5%
2021 7.15 1410th 1510 6.6%
2022 16.54 1344th 1525 11.9%
2023 0.31 1564th 1576 0.8%
2024 5.22 1482nd 1556 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Friday, January 15, 2016

Open Quote This school is special. The staff and students are like one big family. The counselors and teachers extend their day to assist the students with whatever they may need. The school has plenty of activities after school to develop all aspects of the student. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 47 1 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 53
1989 94 8 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 111
1990 74 10 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1991 86 16 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1992 93 18 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1993 87 12 1 32 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1994 85 12 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 123
1995 58 11 1 47 2 n/a n/a 0 119
1996 58 11 1 47 2 n/a n/a 0 119
1997 72 28 2 46 2 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 68 21 0 37 3 n/a n/a 0 129
1999 63 24 1 42 2 n/a n/a 0 132
2000 54 16 1 49 1 n/a n/a 0 121
2001 54 20 3 45 2 n/a n/a 0 124
2002 55 28 3 200 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2003 55 28 3 200 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2004 46 19 4 173 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2005 39 18 4 176 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2006 32 30 2 212 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 43 34 6 277 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 19 20 3 286 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 32 22 1 212 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2010 41 31 0 234 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2011 29 24 2 274 4 0 1 0 334
2012 35 21 3 323 3 0 2 0 387
2013 45 22 4 314 1 2 3 0 391
2014 42 36 2 338 3 3 6 0 430
2015 37 31 2 323 0 2 3 0 398
2016 30 29 2 288 2 1 2 0 354
2017 28 35 2 261 2 0 3 0 331
2018 32 38 3 273 4 0 4 0 354
2019 33 34 3 261 7 0 2 0 340
2020 20 18 0 267 6 0 2 0 313
2021 16 17 4 169 7 0 2 0 215
2022 22 12 4 197 4 1 0 0 240
2023 21 15 1 224 2 0 1 0 264
2024 19 20 3 225 7 0 0 0 274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 53 8.0 6.6 n/a
1989 111 n/a n/a n/a
1990 91 8.0 11.3 n/a
1991 110 8.0 13.7 n/a
1992 126 10.3 12.2 4
1993 132 10.0 13.2 11.4
1994 123 12.1 10.2 14.6
1995 119 13.2 9.0 11.8
1996 119 13.2 9.0 11.8
1997 150 16.6 9.0 13.3
1998 129 18.2 7.1 14
1999 132 17.2 7.7 18.2
2000 121 16.9 7.2 18.2
2001 124 16.5 7.5 16.9
2002 287 28.0 10.3 47.7
2003 287 28.0 10.3 47.7
2004 243 27.5 8.8 40.3
2005 238 29.4 8.1 59.2
2006 277 36.8 7.5 68.6
2007 361 35.0 10.3 63.4
2008 329 38.9 8.5 75.1
2009 267 40.4 6.6 64.4
2010 307 41.7 7.3 71.3
2011 334 40.3 8.2 74.3
2012 387 42.3 9.1 74.2
2013 391 38.9 10.0 72.4
2014 430 44.0 9.7 78.6
2015 398 45.0 8.8 75.9
2016 354 47.0 7.5 74.6
2017 331 46.8 7.0 68.3
2018 354 48.9 7.2 64.7
2019 340 42.7 7.9 67.6
2020 313 39.3 7.9 81.2
2021 215 38.0 5.6 85.1
2022 240 41.0 5.8 85.4
2023 264 28.0 9.4 83.3
2024 274 25.3 10.8 80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 53 8.0 6.6 n/a
1989 111 n/a n/a n/a
1990 91 8.0 11.3 n/a
1991 110 8.0 13.7 n/a
1992 126 10.3 12.2 4
1993 132 10.0 13.2 11.4
1994 123 12.1 10.2 14.6
1995 119 13.2 9.0 11.8
1996 119 13.2 9.0 11.8
1997 150 16.6 9.0 13.3
1998 129 18.2 7.1 14
1999 132 17.2 7.7 18.2
2000 121 16.9 7.2 18.2
2001 124 16.5 7.5 16.9
2002 287 28.0 10.3 47.7
2003 287 28.0 10.3 47.7
2004 243 27.5 8.8 40.3
2005 238 29.4 8.1 59.2
2006 277 36.8 7.5 68.6
2007 361 35.0 10.3 63.4
2008 329 38.9 8.5 75.1
2009 267 40.4 6.6 64.4
2010 307 41.7 7.3 71.3
2011 334 40.3 8.2 74.3
2012 387 42.3 9.1 74.2
2013 391 38.9 10.0 72.4
2014 430 44.0 9.7 78.6
2015 398 45.0 8.8 75.9
2016 354 47.0 7.5 74.6
2017 331 46.8 7.0 68.3
2018 354 48.9 7.2 64.7
2019 340 42.7 7.9 67.6
2020 313 39.3 7.9 81.2
2021 215 38.0 5.6 85.1
2022 240 41.0 5.8 85.4
2023 264 28.0 9.4 83.3
2024 274 25.3 10.8 80.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $828 (4.7%) $16,817 (95.3%) $17,645
2020 $911 (5.0%) $17,273 (95.0%) $18,184
2021 $1,704 (6.6%) $24,297 (93.4%) $26,001

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1542nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1846th of 1961 High schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center)712
 69%
   End of Course Algebra I (Irving Independent School District (Isd))7328
 45%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center)3924
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Irving Independent School District (Isd))5944
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center)1114
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center)2718
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Irving Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center)4829
 19%
   End of Course U.S. History (Irving Independent School District (Isd))6666
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340264
 22.4%
African American3415
 55.9%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic261224
 14.2%
Pacific Islander00
White3321
 36.4%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.6%83.3%
 15.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center.

Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center ranks in the bottom 7.1% of Texas high schools.

Students at Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center are 82% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% White, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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