I am writing this as a deeply concerned parent to urge others to look elsewhere. While Countryside…read moreChristian Academy presents itself as a supportive environment, our experience was defined by academic neglect and a complete lack of accountability from the staff. Subpar Education The curriculum is shockingly weak. The school seems to prioritize busy work over actual learning, leaving students ill-prepared for future academic challenges. We found the coursework outdated and noticed a significant gap between the high grades being handed out and our child's actual grasp of the material. It feels less like an educational institution and more like they are just passing kids through the system. Unprofessional Staff and Poor Problem-Solving The biggest issue, however, is the faculty. When we approached teachers and administration with concerns, we were met with indifference and deflection. Problems are not solved here; they are ignored. Whether it was an academic struggle or a classroom conflict, the staff consistently failed to take action, often leaving emails unanswered or making empty promises that never led to change. Final Verdict There is a total lack of transparency and leadership at this school. If you want an environment where your child is challenged academically and supported by staff who actually care about resolving issues, CCA is not the place. We deeply regret the time our child spent here and strongly suggest finding a school that actually values its students' growth.

A parents worst nightmare is having their child go through a transition... what's harder than…read moremoving out of your hometown and leaving your friends? Well... it's being the "new kid"... starting in a new school... My daughter was a student in Safety Harbor Middle School in Clearwater, FL since 2018 to 2021, and all I can say is WE LOVED IT. From the Front Office (Albee Alison) to the Principal (Danny Boulieris), Counselor (Giovanna Yllescas), 8th Grade AP Testing Coordinator (Matthew Miller), teachers and staff members and even her bus driver (Mrs. Nono; We miss you so, so much!) We have such great memories! Love the fact the school kept in constant communication (Via call, email, text and different parent app communication). We have such great memories!

I went to this school and had a terrible experience. There was so much bullying going on and the…read moreadministrators were not approachable in order for a student to say something about it. I am not proud at all that I had to attend this horrible school. I am embarrassed that it was where I went and graduated from. I hate that it is so visible along a main road in Clearwater because it just stands out to me in such a bad way and it is right there on Gulf to Bay Blvd. as an eyesore.

This school is very well maintained for an older building. I do not teach here, but have been in…read morethe auditorium for several events. The facility is very nice and everyone I have worked with has been professional and kind.

I HIGHLY recommend having a lawyer on speed dial if your child attends this school!…read more Especially to ensure accurate and unbiased records are being kept. Accountability is elusive and paper trials are carefully curated with precision to shield the administration from scrutiny. Expect a tightly controlled narrative that (conveniently) omits key context, concerns, and evidence provided from the student/parent. Don't believe me? Ask to review official records. Unfortunately, you cannot assume good faith. Decisions affecting student outcomes can be made without transparency, communication, or compassion. Critical meetings are rushed, imbalanced and tightly controlled - leaving families outnumbered, and little to no room for true advocacy or protection. In my experience, they have documented exaggerated or false claims in official records, denied parents access to Zoom recordings of key meetings, and more. If you believe the school district will act as an unbiased party, don't be fooled. They rely solely on the school's internal narrative- ignoring concerns brought by parents or students altogether. In my case, legal safeguards were sidestepped entirely to reach a predetermined outcome. Transparency and fairness? Nowhere to be found. Unless your child has a very strong adult advocate, they may have no real shot at justice within these walls. I urge any parent (especially those with an IEP, 504, or any emotional/behavioral challenges) to bring third-party advocates and legal counsel to any meetings. Record all communications and request everything in writing. At this school, documentation is weaponized, not used as a safeguard. And without legal eyes on every detail, children easily become the scapegoat for the school and system's failures.

First off I have to go to this place for the next 4 fucking years so isn't nice and god damm I…read moredon't even look forward to going here in the morning I wake up and thing fuck me I have to walk to my bus stop at 6am no light outside and I come home and immediately pass out good teachers HORRIBLE EVERYTHING ELSE

I love Dunedin High School i love it good staff good food good students good peopleread more

Although, in case you didn't know, Dunedin High's reputation is not the best, it actually is…read moresomewhat of a hidden gem of a high school. Coming from seven schools previously to this one (private and public) it's safe to say I know a good bit about the school system so just keep that in mind. Dunedin's direct public competition such as PHU, East Lake, and Tarpon are all egregiously overrated. Since large portions of those schools populations are wealthy they have access to virtually any drug which is why each of them have horrible drug problems, especially Tarpon (common for kids there to have gone to rehab). Teachers at east lake are lazy and rely on the wealth of the students there to pay for private tutoring rather than teaching the subject properly, this combined with their drug problem makes me question why anyone would consider this school. PHU is the best option of this list since it has the most driven population of student; however, they WILL work you harder than you have ever been worked before. The private schools are not much better considering all the ones in Pinellas county such as Calvary and especially CCC have the same drug problems as the listed public schools just for the premium price of about $16000. These schools make you think that your getting something for your money but in reality they are really limiting your education by making things harder than they have to be (meaning getting into rigorous classes such as AP classes which boost your GPA is harder to do here than elsewhere). These schools are also usually full of spoiled brats which is not always a good influence on other kids there cause everyone knows how good the work ethic of those kind of kids are. Jesuit seems to be the only reasonable private school however they are in Tampa and only allow boys. Now looking at Dunedin alone it is easy to overlook at first but here is an overview of what's up. The school has a very small population compared to any other public school in the county. Dunedin has teachers that fight for their students and really do a great job (that doesn't just come from me). Dunedin has a solid amount of AP classes and it's not difficult to get into one, as well getting into the social groups at the top in terms of grades is super easy since the class is so small (this comes from a student who is top of their class). The drug problem at Dunedin is minor especially when compared to other schools in the county. The bad news about Dunedin is that ever since COVID the school has been losing good teachers and things are generally on the decline in terms of quality, although there is new admin that looks good but I won't be there to see how they do. This decline is completely due to the school board of Pinellas county, they are absolutely TERRIBLE. They are the reason this review is missing a star and why Dunedin is declining. But all that being said dunedin will stay at least a decent school, better than the others mentioned at least. So essentially your two choices are between PHU and Dunedin, and keep in mind that there isn't a one size fits all kind of school so when deciding between these schools you really have to see which one fits your child the best. PHU will work ur child as hard as a college student but Dunedin will force your student to build their own work ethic to be at the same level (which for me was better). Ultimately both schools are being affected by the school board so the decline at Dunedin is really happening everywhere however PHU always is getting better student each year due to its IB program so that covers up all of their holes. If you are not interested in the IB or don't get into it PHU is in no way worth it at all. I hope this review gives you a little more insight into the school system if you are searching for a school for your child or if you are an alum looking back on your old high school hopefully this gives you insight into the situation here.

My granddaughters have been attending to this school for 2 years now. The study technology is…read moreperfect making sure they fully master what they learned before they go on to the next subject. Personalized tutoring available. The Head of the school Mr. Jim Zwers, Dean Sikica Feldman, Elly Lago and the rest of the Staff go beyond the ordinary to make sure all students are happy, learning and having the best school experience ever. The school is very supportive of the personal goals of each student, guiding them in that direction so they can accomplish their goals. My granddaughters have learned not only academics but social skills and athletic training with the Knights cheerleading team. The holistic approach to education of CAI is brilliant preparing these students for life becoming the best version of themselves, ready to be successful in our society and contributing as a member of a group. I highly recommend this school.

I love this school. I love that she's in a space that demands so much from her. Not only…read moreacademically, but with her cheer squad as well. My daughter runs on a pretty intense schedule and to me that is a very high plus point. In the adult world where you have big dreams and goals, you need to be set up with education, discipline and persistence. You need to know how to be part of a group and a team member. I truly believe that this school will set her up in life. And I have to give a shout out to Julie the cheer coach. She has a huge job. I see that. But what she's providing to these girls is a a wonderful activity where they are winning. My daughter is so proud to show me her routine as she learns, she's so proud to have her cheer uniform and is sooooo excited to perform. As a mother it fills me with utter joy to dress her up and watch her perform. I'm so thankful that the school and its staff are all there creating this environment. And as far as the previous negative review. It is old and nothing like what I experience. Moving here from California, I needed fast response and assistance in getting my kids enrolled. The school staff were there for me. I needed something addressed, I waiting less than 5 minutes to speak with the Dean directly. My daughter takes flowers from home to her teacher and that to me is a great indicator she's happy.

I had a terrible experience at this school. There was constant bullying and no one in the school…read morewould do anything about it. Every day that I went to this horrible school I wished I would have been dead instead.

Listen this school is bad enough already. Ms. Gerver, wouldn't let my kid leave when she started…read morenot being able to see out of her eyes. She went to the front office to the nurses station with a nurse who had Red hair who still works there she went with STROKE LIKE SYMPTOMS, uncoordinated, couldn't answer basic questions, couldn't raise her arms or use her legs and she had her wheeled to the car instead of calling 911 with no explanation to us of what was going on. We ended up going to the fire station where they were able to call an ambulance and get her taken care of. Teachers n nursing staff are incompetent when it comes to kids with medical issues all in all. Even if a kid didnt have prior medical issues, but was exhibiting symptoms of a medical emergency? They should know what that looks like. As a nurse this is unacceptable with no sense of care or urgency. We get it everyone's overworked but, have some compassion and pay attention. If your kid is ever in need be prepared to have argue with staff over keeping your kid safe.

This school has a very friendly and caring but disciplined principal. The school director is…read moreorganized and on top of his game. The teachers are the best as they really have a deep connection with their students, and promote interaction and communication over memorization. The coaches are awesome with a great basketball, football and sports program in general.

From the owner: The mission of Superior Collegiate is to assist our students in achieving their full potential by…read moreusing a student centered, and tailored learning approach.

I am very fortunate to be an employee of this school district…read more As a first year full time teacher at a public school, I am glad I wound up in Pinellas County. I'm taking their classes to work toward a professional certification. It shows their belief positive response to intervention. I fully believe in the mission they strive for regarding their management of students. I couldn't have asked for a better district to mold me into the teacher I will become in the many years to come.

My daughter mostly hates going to school but when she went to one of the pinellas schools and she…read moreloves it!If u have a child I would recommend going to one of the pinellas schools near you.

the staff is really rude and disrespectful. if a student tells them something their never gonna…read morebelieve them. I don't recommend coming to this school.

worst school my son never got good grades the teacher are the worst and the staff gives every one a…read moreside eye!!!