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.

Bayside High School is located on 12 acres (49,000 m2) of land at 14405 49 St N, in Clearwater, FL, across the street from the Pinellas County Jail.

The 90,000-square-foot (8,400 m2) school building houses a reception area with nearly 30 feet (9.1 m) high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.

[citation needed] As of 2005–06, Bayside High School enrolled 376 students.