BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH

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2,973 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Barbara Goleman Senior High School, located in Miami Lakes, Florida, is a prominent public secondary school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its comprehensive academic approach, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs, and specialized career-technical academies. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous college-preparatory academics with extracurricular engagement, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Barbara Goleman Senior High maintains a strong culture of student involvement, featuring a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led organizations. The campus is well-regarded for its community-focused atmosphere and its emphasis on developing well-rounded citizens through mentorship and leadership initiatives. By prioritizing both technological integration and traditional pedagogical values, the school continues to be a staple of the Miami Lakes community, dedicated to student achievement and holistic personal growth.

2,973

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	2,530
Black	332
Asian	26
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
2,530 (85.1%)
Black
332 (11.2%)
White
75 (2.5%)
Asian
26 (0.9%)
Two or More
8 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)362-0676
Website:	http://bghs.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,071
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	121

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 808

Grade 10 854

Grade 11 758

Grade 12 553

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	808
Grade 10	854
Grade 11	758
Grade 12	553

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,529	51.4%
Male	1,444	48.6%

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