- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clearwater, FL
Clearwater High School
Federal NCES profile for Clearwater High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001610
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearwater High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwater High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Clearwater High School held near 1,637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120156001610 · Clearwater, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,543 enr · 20.3:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Clearwater High School held near 1,637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Clearwater 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
Clearwater High School
1,543 students
What this shows Clearwater High School reports 1,543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clearwater High School compares
Clearwater High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,543
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
293
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
White 33.9%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Clearwater High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clearwater 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearwater 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 (~1,543 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater High School
How many students attend Clearwater High School?
Clearwater High School has 1,543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clearwater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,664 (2022-23) → 1,637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater High School is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearwater High School?
54.9% of students at Clearwater High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwater High School?
The largest demographic group at Clearwater High School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.9% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearwater High School?
Clearwater High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clearwater High School rank among high schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater High School ranks #4 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 Clearwater 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.