Barbara Goleman Senior High vs West Lakes Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Goleman Senior High
Miami Lakes · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,973 students
West Lakes Preparatory Academy
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
594 students
| Measure | Barbara Goleman Senior High Miami Lakes, Florida | West Lakes Preparatory Academy Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #180 of 576 | #754 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5733 of 16,910 | #12317 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,973 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 2,973 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 27.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Miami Lakes | Hialeah |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lakes Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 60.2).
- •Barbara Goleman Senior High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •West Lakes Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 40.1%).
- •West Lakes Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 27.3).
- •Barbara Goleman Senior High is the larger school with 2,973 students compared with 594.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barbara Goleman Senior High better than West Lakes Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), West Lakes Preparatory Academy ranks higher (68.6 vs 60.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barbara Goleman Senior High and West Lakes Preparatory Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Miami Lakes and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Goleman Senior High: 2,973. West Lakes Preparatory Academy: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Goleman Senior High and West Lakes Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Barbara Goleman Senior High is 180th of 576 and West Lakes Preparatory Academy is 754th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).