- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clearwater, FL
Countryside High School
Federal NCES profile for Countryside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156002242
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Countryside High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Countryside High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Clearwater, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-148 students YoY
Countryside High School shrank from 1,741 students in 2022-23 to 1,593 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-148 students YoY 120156002242 · Clearwater, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,396 enr · 16.8:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Countryside High School shrank from 1,741 students in 2022-23 to 1,593 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 83.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Countryside 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
Countryside High School
1,396 students
What this shows Countryside High School reports 1,396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Countryside High School compares
Countryside 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,396
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Countryside High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 Countryside 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Countryside 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 (~1,396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Countryside High School
How many students attend Countryside High School?
Countryside High School has 1,396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clearwater, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,741 (2022-23) → 1,593 (2023-24), down 148.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside High School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher 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 Countryside High School?
37.9% of students at Countryside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Countryside High School?
The largest demographic group at Countryside High School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Clearwater, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Countryside High School?
Countryside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Countryside High School rank among high schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside High School ranks #2 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 Countryside 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.