COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

3000 STATE ROAD 580
CLEARWATER, FL 33761

www.countryside-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us/

1,396 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Countryside High School, located in Clearwater, Florida, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Pinellas County school district. Known for its comprehensive academic environment, the school offers a wide array of educational pathways, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities through local colleges, and specialized career-technical programs. The school places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education institutions immediately after graduation.

Beyond academics, Countryside High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school is widely recognized for its strong school spirit and commitment to student development, encouraging involvement in everything from competitive sports teams to arts and community service organizations. By balancing rigorous scholastic expectations with a robust support system, Countryside High serves as a central pillar of the local community, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded and engaged citizens.

1,396

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	745
Hispanic	397
Black	153
Asian	32
Two or More	64
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
745 (53.4%)
Hispanic
397 (28.4%)
Black
153 (11.0%)
Two or More
64 (4.6%)
Asian
32 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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)725-7956
Website:	http://www.countryside-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Grade 9 318

Grade 10 343

Grade 11 366

Grade 12 354

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Grade 9	318
Grade 10	343
Grade 11	366
Grade 12	354

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COUNTRYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	641	45.9%
Male	755	54.1%

High School 9th - 12th