- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami Lakes, FL
Barbara Goleman Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Goleman Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039002988
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Goleman Senior High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Miami Lakes · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Goleman Senior High has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Goleman Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Miami Lakes, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039002988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+217 students YoY
Barbara Goleman Senior High grew from 2,854 students in 2022-23 to 3,071 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 108.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+217 students YoY 120039002988 · Miami Lakes, FL Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,973 enr · 27.5:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Barbara Goleman Senior High grew from 2,854 students in 2022-23 to 3,071 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 108.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Barbara Goleman Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school
Barbara Goleman Senior High
2,973 students
What this shows Barbara Goleman Senior High reports 2,973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Goleman Senior High compares
Barbara Goleman Senior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 54% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,973 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,973
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
African American 11.2%
White 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Barbara Goleman Senior High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara Goleman Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Goleman Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,973 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Goleman Senior High
How many students attend Barbara Goleman Senior High?
Barbara Goleman Senior High has 2,973 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,854 (2022-23) → 3,071 (2023-24), up 217.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Goleman Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Goleman Senior High is 27.5:1, which is 54% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Goleman Senior High?
48.6% of students at Barbara Goleman Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Goleman Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Goleman Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Miami Lakes, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Goleman Senior High?
Barbara Goleman Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barbara Goleman Senior High rank among public schools in Miami Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Goleman Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Miami Lakes, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Barbara Goleman Senior High, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.