- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clearwater, FL
Bayside High School
Federal NCES profile for Bayside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156004035
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayside High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayside High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Bayside High School shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-15.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 120156004035 · Clearwater, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
139 enr · 7.3:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Bayside High School shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-15.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bayside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 139
Bayside High School
139 students
What this shows Bayside High School reports 139 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayside High School compares
Bayside High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.3:1 | ▼ 59% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 70 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.6%
White 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Bayside High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~139 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayside High School
How many students attend Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has 139 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clearwater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayside High School is 7.3:1, which is 59% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayside High School?
66.7% of students at Bayside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayside High School?
The largest demographic group at Bayside High School is African American at 49.6% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayside High School?
Bayside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bayside High School rank among high schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayside High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Clearwater, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Clearwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Bayside High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.