Bayside High School is a public alternative secondary school in Clearwater, Florida, United States. The school is the first long-term alternative school in the Pinellas County School District and is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Bayside 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bayside High School's student population of 139 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Burgundy, Silver
School Rankings
Bayside 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 Bayside High School is 0.66, 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
#3645 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
38%
Black
50%
21%
White
25%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pinellas School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bayside Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayside High School's ranking?
Bayside High School is ranked #3645 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bayside High School often compared to?
Bayside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearwater High School, Boca Ciega High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bayside High School?
The graduation rate of Bayside High School is 60-64%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bayside High School?
139 students attend Bayside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bayside High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayside High School offer ?
Bayside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayside High School part of?
Bayside High School is part of Pinellas School District.
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