Countryside High School, also known as CHS, is a public high school located in Clearwater, Florida. Established in 1980, it is a part of the Pinellas County Schools system, and is one of the larger schools in Pinellas County. It draws students from Dunedin, suburban east Clearwater, Safety Harbor, and Oldsmar.
Serving 1,593 students in grades 9-12, Countryside 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Countryside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Countryside High School's student population of 1,593 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
Garnet and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Countryside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Countryside High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2814 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countryside High School's ranking?
Countryside High School is ranked #2814 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Countryside High School often compared to?
Countryside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Harbor University High School, East Lake High School, Dunedin 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 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Countryside High School?
The graduation rate of Countryside High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Countryside High School?
1,593 students attend Countryside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Countryside High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Countryside High School?
Countryside High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Countryside High School offer ?
Countryside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Countryside High School part of?
Countryside High School is part of Pinellas School District.
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