Very Good
#1293 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 34% in state
Barbara Goleman Senior High
High School · Miami-dade · Miami Lakes, FL
A Miami-dade high school serving grades 8th – 12th.
14100 NW 89TH AVE, Miami Lakes, FL 33018
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 66% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Barbara Goleman Senior High score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barbara Goleman Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami Lakes), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,805
Median home value
$436,300
Median rent
$2,066/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-marti Charter School (hialeah Campus)Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| City of Hialeah Educational AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 975 | Compare → |
| Youth Co-op Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Archimedean Upper ConservatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #230 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barbara Goleman Senior High is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barbara Goleman Senior High
Barbara Goleman Senior High is a public high school in Miami Lakes, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 3,071 students in grades 8th-12th with a 27.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,293 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barbara Goleman Senior High
What grades does Barbara Goleman Senior High serve?
Barbara Goleman Senior High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Barbara Goleman Senior High?
Barbara Goleman Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 3,071 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Goleman Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Goleman Senior High is 27.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barbara Goleman Senior High rank in FL?
Barbara Goleman Senior High ranks #1,293 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Barbara Goleman Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Barbara Goleman Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barbara Goleman Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbara Goleman Senior High has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Barbara Goleman Senior High a charter school?
No, Barbara Goleman Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barbara Goleman Senior High a Title I school?
No, Barbara Goleman Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barbara Goleman Senior High?
46.7% of students at Barbara Goleman Senior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 3,071
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 110
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (305) 362-0676
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33018)
- 56,395
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33018; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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