How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center | Irving High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Irving, TX | Irving, TX |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 247 | 2,390 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.1% | 82.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center | Irving High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,187 | $12,187 |
| District | Irving ISD | Irving ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center | Irving High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| African American | 7.3% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81.4% | 75.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.4% | 7.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center | Irving High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 27 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 240:1 | 453:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 85.6% | 43.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 277 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.