At a glance
Reported students
139
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
Bayside High School: 139 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 175
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Bayside High School
Bayside High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Clearwater. It is one of 151 current school records connected to Pinellas. NCES reports 139 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (49.6%) and White (25.2%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bayside High School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.2%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black49.6%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pinellas
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pinellas Teleschool
High · Grades 06–12
130 reported students
Pinellas Mycroschool of Integrated Academics and Technologi
High · Grades 07–12
149 reported students
Disston Academy
High · Grades 05–12
63 reported students
St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School
High · Grades 09–12
220 reported students
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas
High · Grades 10–12
223 reported students
Pace Center for Girls
High · Grades 06–12
36 reported students
Public schools near Bayside High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County Jail High · Pinellas | 06–12 | 25 | 0.4 mi |
| Pinellas Park High School High · Pinellas | 09–12 | 1,691 | 2.2 mi |
| Pace Center for Girls High · Pinellas | 06–12 | 36 | 3.7 mi |
| Clearwater High School High · Pinellas | 09–12 | 1,543 | 5.2 mi |
| Osceola Fundamental High High · Pinellas | 09–12 | 1,706 | 5.4 mi |
| Largo High School High · Pinellas | 09–12 | 2,058 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bayside High School
What grades does Bayside High School serve?
Bayside High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Pinellas.
How many students attend Bayside High School?
Bayside High School reported 139 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 175 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bayside High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 139 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bayside High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bayside High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pinellas attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bayside High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bayside High School in?
Bayside High School is part of Pinellas, based in Largo, FL, which operates 151 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bayside High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pinellas County Jail (0.4 mi), Pinellas Park High School (2.2 mi), Pace Center for Girls (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.