CLEARWATER HIGH SCHOOL

www.clearwater-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us

1,664 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clearwater High School, located in Clearwater, Florida, is a long-standing public secondary institution serving the Pinellas County School District. As one of the oldest high schools in the region, it carries a rich history and plays a central role in the local community. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized career-technical programs, all designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Clearwater High School is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school maintains a competitive athletic department, known as the "Tornadoes," alongside a diverse range of student-led clubs, performing arts programs, and service organizations. By balancing a rigorous academic environment with robust school spirit and student engagement, Clearwater High aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character development, community involvement, and long-term student success.

1,664

Total Students

76.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLEARWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	566
Hispanic	610
Black	372
Asian	28
Two or More	82
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
610 (36.7 %)
White
566 (34.0 %)
Black
372 (22.4 %)
Two or More
82 (4.9 %)
Asian
28 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)298-1620
Website:	http://www.clearwater-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,664
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	683
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 9 495

Grade 10 444

Grade 11 415

Grade 12 310

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CLEARWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	495
Grade 10	444
Grade 11	415
Grade 12	310

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CLEARWATER HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	791	47.5%
Male	873	52.5%

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