Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Irving, TX · Irving ISD · Grades 9-12
1,558th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center ranking
SchoolRow ranks Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center 1,558th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 7% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 7th in 2025 — declining.
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 159 students tested
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 274 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.6% | 82.1% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.4% | 7.3% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 9.8% | 6.9% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Typical home value $302K in zip 75061 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Irving H SIrving ISD · 0.3 mi away1,354th of 1,669
ELA 31% · Math 22% - 5Uplift Infinity Prep H SUplift Education · 1.7 mi away · charter972nd of 1,669
ELA 55% · Math 24% - 3Nimitz H SIrving ISD · 2 mi away1,299th of 1,669
ELA 38% · Math 20% - 2Macarthur H SIrving ISD · 2.3 mi away1,412th of 1,669
ELA 29% · Math 19% - 5Jack E Singley AcademyIrving ISD · 3.3 mi away854th of 1,669
ELA 56% · Math 30% - 9North Lake Early College H SDallas ISD · 3.6 mi away270th of 1,669
ELA 92% · Math 37% - 1Winfree Academy Charter School (Irving)Winfree Academy Charter Schools · 4.1 mi away · charter1,532nd of 1,669
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 3Uplift Williams Prep H SUplift Education · 4.6 mi away · charter1,238th of 1,669
ELA 42% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center in?
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center is part of the Irving ISD district in Irving, Texas.
Is Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center 1,558th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 7% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center?
Hispanic 82%, Black 7%, White 7%, American Indian 3% (274 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75061 is $302K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.