BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1,055 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Burley Senior High School, located at 2100 Park Avenue in Burley, Idaho, serves as a primary educational institution for the Cassia County Joint School District. As the main high school for the community, it provides a comprehensive secondary education program that focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school offers a traditional academic curriculum alongside various elective opportunities, aiming to foster a well-rounded learning environment for its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Burley Senior High School is known for its active campus culture and school spirit. The institution typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts organizations, which play a significant role in student engagement and community involvement. Situated in the heart of the Magic Valley, the school functions as a central hub for the youth of Burley, emphasizing both scholastic achievement and the development of character and school pride within the local community.

1,055

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	615
Hispanic	418
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
615 (58.3 %)
Hispanic
418 (39.6 %)
Two or More
12 (1.1 %)
Black
4 (0.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)878-6606
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,055
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	383
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 269

Grade 10 293

Grade 11 251

Grade 12 242