Bayside High School (Clearwater, Florida) 1.35

Bayside High School is a public alternative secondary school in Clearwater, Florida, United States. The school is the first long-term alternative school in the Pinellas County School District and is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.HistoryIn 1997, Pinellas County School Board members committed to building an alternative high school. Locating the campus on property already owned by the School Board near 58 St N and 150 Ave N, in Clearwater, was proposed, but residents complained about having the at-risk students in their neighborhood. The School Board purchased the current site for $2,400,000 after voters approved a referendum in November, 2002, and work began during Fall, 2003.The school opened in the Fall semester of 2004.CampusBayside High School is located on 12acre of land at 14405 49 St N, in Clearwater, FL, across the street from the Pinellas County Jail. The 90000sqft school building houses a reception area with nearly 30ft high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. Visual and performing arts studios are also located there. The school utilizes 65 surveillance cameras.