Clearwater High School

540 S Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33764
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,563 students in grades 9-12, Clearwater High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clearwater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Clearwater High School's student population of 1,563 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,563 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Clearwater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clearwater High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2858 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
48%
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36%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clearwater High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
36%
36%
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Black
21%
21%
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White
36%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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96%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clearwater High School's ranking?
Clearwater High School is ranked #2858 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Clearwater High School often compared to?
Clearwater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Largo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clearwater High School?
The graduation rate of Clearwater High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Clearwater High School?
1,563 students attend Clearwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Clearwater High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clearwater High School?
Clearwater High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clearwater High School offer ?
Clearwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Clearwater High School part of?
Clearwater High School is part of Pinellas School District.

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Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 96% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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