Clearwater High School is a four-year public high school located in Clearwater, Florida, United States. It is part of the Pinellas County School System. The school mascot is a tornado, therefore students and faculty are known as the Tornadoes.
Serving 1,637 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 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Clearwater High School's student population of 1,637 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
Grey, Crimson
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clearwater High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3244 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
37%
37%
Black
22%
21%
White
34%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clearwater High School's ranking?
Clearwater High School is ranked #3244 out of 3,662 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% 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 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Clearwater High School?
1,637 students attend Clearwater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Clearwater High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 22% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clearwater High School offer ?
Clearwater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clearwater High School part of?
Clearwater High School is part of Pinellas School District.
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