Countryside High - Home of the Cougars

Address: 3000 SR 580, Clearwater, FL 33761

Phone: (727) 725-7956

Fax: (727) 725-7990

Pinellas County Schools Administration: (727) 588-6000

Principal: Taylor Henderson

School Hours: 7:25 AM  - 1:55 PM

Points of Pride

• Participation in district and state Thespian competitions resulted in superior and excellent ratings. 
• Countryside High School has a comprehensive athletic program with state championships in softball, soccer, and girls’ tennis. 
• The Paw Print, our school newspaper, has received bronze, silver and gold medal evaluations from Columbia University’s CSPA (Columbia Scholastic Press Association). 
• The TV Production program has received more than 500 awards since 1987. 
• The Cougar Career Center is a model for Pinellas County Schools.

Special Services and Programs

• Advanced Placement courses
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) 
• AP Capstone Program is designed to complement and enhance other AP Classes. 
• Cougar U provides support for our freshman students, as it is a critical time for students to establish positive academic habits, organizational strategies, and study skills that will benefit them throughout their high school years. 
• Drama, Chorus, and Band
• Dual Enrollment courses are offered on and off campus through St. Petersburg College
• Early Childhood Program allows students to gain a working knowledge of children’s physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth by participating in the actual operation of a preschool center
• Early College, Early Admissions and Executive Internship Programs 

Mission: At Countryside High School, success is our goal. We will provide the tools and instruction needed for the success of our students.

Vision: 100% Student Success