Barbara Goleman Senior High School is a secondary school located at 14100 NW 89th Ave in Miami Lakes, Florida; its principal is Manuel Sanchez. Goleman is part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools Region I, and is school number 7751.
Serving 3,071 students in grades 8-12, Barbara Goleman Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 3,071 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Barbara Goleman Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Barbara Goleman Senior High School's student population of 3,071 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,071 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Gold, Burgundy
School Rankings
Barbara Goleman Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Goleman Senior High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#941 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
84%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Alligators
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Goleman Senior High School's ranking?
Barbara Goleman Senior High School is ranked #941 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Barbara Goleman Senior High School often compared to?
Barbara Goleman Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mater Academy Lakes High School, Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School, Miami Lakes Educational Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barbara Goleman Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Barbara Goleman Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Barbara Goleman Senior High School?
3,071 students attend Barbara Goleman Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Barbara Goleman Senior High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barbara Goleman Senior High School?
Barbara Goleman Senior High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbara Goleman Senior High School offer ?
Barbara Goleman Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbara Goleman Senior High School part of?
Barbara Goleman Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 11/1/2021
schools are pretty good I don''t care how my review looks but it seems pretty well the only thing is that security is pretty strict and it''s a 50/50 if you get a good teacher or not. If you don''t want problems legit just mind your business and you should be fine. schools also got a great band and football team.
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