Cardwell Career Prep serves students who want to excel in a non-traditional high school setting, and those who attend Cardwell can also participate in career development programs offered at Irving ISD’s James A. Ratteree Career Development Center.

Signature Programs: Unique courses offered at Cardwell Prep.

• The School of Workforce Readiness

Programs at the Ratteree

•  The School of Cosmetology
• The School of Automotive Technologies

Programs of Study: Courses offered at multiple Irving ISD high schools

• Digital Communications
• Graphic Design
• Business Management
• Marketing and Sales
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Management
• JROTC
• Education & Training
• Lodging and Resort Management
• Culinary Arts