Below Average
#616 of 719 schools in ID
Burley Senior High School
High School · Cassia County Joint District · Burley, ID
A Cassia County Joint District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2100 PARK AVENUE, Burley, ID 83318
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Burley Senior High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burley Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated815/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,770
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassia Jr/sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 7–12 | 0.4 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Mini-cassia Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Mt Harrison High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Declo Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cassia County Joint District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $9,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burley Senior High School is listed in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burley Senior High School
Burley Senior High School is a public high school in Burley, ID, part of Cassia County Joint District, serving approximately 1,024 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #616 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burley Senior High School
What grades does Burley Senior High School serve?
Burley Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Burley Senior High School?
Burley Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,024 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burley Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burley Senior High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burley Senior High School rank in ID?
Burley Senior High School ranks #616 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Burley Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Burley Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burley Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burley Senior High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Burley Senior High School a charter school?
No, Burley Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burley Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Burley Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burley Senior High School?
37.0% of students at Burley Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cassia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (208) 878-6606
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83318)
- 19,319
- Area average commute
- 16.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83318; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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