Clearwater High School vs Plato Academy Clearwater
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clearwater High School
Clearwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,543 students
Plato Academy Clearwater
Clearwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
616 students
| Measure | Clearwater High School Clearwater, Florida | Plato Academy Clearwater Clearwater, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #437 of 576 | #21 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11236 of 16,910 | #695 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,543 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 4.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 84% |
| city | Clearwater | Clearwater |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Academy Clearwater scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.5 vs 38.8).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on math proficiency (84% vs 37%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 43%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 49.2%).
- •Plato Academy Clearwater does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 21.4).
- •Clearwater High School is the larger school with 1,543 students compared with 616.
- •Clearwater High School is a public school while Plato Academy Clearwater is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clearwater High School better than Plato Academy Clearwater?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Academy Clearwater ranks higher (90.5 vs 38.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clearwater High School and Plato Academy Clearwater?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Clearwater in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clearwater High School: 1,543. Plato Academy Clearwater: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clearwater High School and Plato Academy Clearwater rank in Florida?
Clearwater High School is 437th of 576 and Plato Academy Clearwater is 21st of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).