For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,348 students in Clearwater, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Clearwater, FL are Pinellas Virtual Instruction Program, Pinellas Virtual Franchise and Pinellas Teleschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Clearwater have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Clearwater, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Countryside High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clearwater, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinellas Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Pinellas Virtual Franchise
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 4th Ave Sw
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Grades: K-12
| 935 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pinellas Teleschool
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Grades: 6-12
| 60 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pinellas Virtual K-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5900 16th St. S
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Hospital/homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Enterprise Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2461 N Mcmullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 474-1237
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 474-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Countryside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 State Road 580
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7956
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7956
Grades: 9-12
| 1,751 students
Rank: #88.
Clearwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 S Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,563 students
Rank: #99.
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2935 County Road 193
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 725-7982
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 725-7982
Grades: PK-12
| 167 students
Rank: #1010.
Calvin A. Hunsinger School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1863 N Betty Ln
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-4260
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-4260
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1111.
Bayside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 507-4730
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 507-4730
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #1212.
Clearwater Intermediate
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1616
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1616
Grades: 4-9
| 147 students
Clearwater, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ben Gamla Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1685 S Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
540 S Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-4190
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-4190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Daniel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
855 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Dees - Ptec Clearwater Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
6100 154th Avenue N
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020
Grades: 12
| 74 students
Eckerd Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Grades: 5-12
| 41 students
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 4-12
| 53 students
Ewes - E-tu-makee Camp (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Ewes-e-nini-hassee (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7027 East Stage Coach Trail
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Ewes-eckerd Intensive Halfway (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
201 Culbreath Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Gulf/lake Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
14500 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 72 students
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
1715 Kings Hwy
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Newpoint Pinellas Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
21810 Hwy 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
900 N Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5982
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5982
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
6100 154th Ave N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
21800 Us Highway 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 475-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Ptec - Clearwater - Team Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6100 154th Avenue, N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 538-7167
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
610 S Fort Harrison Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5991
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 469-5991
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Whole Child At Uparc Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1501 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 799-3330
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 799-3330
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clearwater, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Clearwater, FL include Pinellas Virtual Instruction Program, Pinellas Virtual Franchise and Pinellas Teleschool.
How many public high schools are located in Clearwater, FL?
12 public high schools are located in Clearwater, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater, FL?
Clearwater, FL public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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