- Cassia County School District 151
- District Information
General Information
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Cassia County Joint School District 151 is the 13th largest district in the state, in terms of student enrollment. The district encompasses most of Cassia County plus small portions of Oneida and Twin Falls Counties and is geographically larger than the state of Delaware. Within these 2,500 square miles are 18 schools with a total enrollment of 5,600 students. All schools are on a semester schedule and are accredited through the Northwest Accreditation Association and/or the State Department of Education. The district employs certified staff of over 340, 1/3 of whom have advanced degrees. Ancillary and auxiliary personnel bring the total number of employees to about 800 making the district the largest employer in the county.
Cassia became a countywide consolidated district in 1948. Prior to that there were 49 school districts spread throughout Cassia County. By merging into a consolidated district, they gained efficiencies and access to educational and financial resources. The schools of Cassia County continue to provide exceptional educational and extra curricular activites. Students, teams, and faculty are regularly awarded state and national honors and recognition.
Demographics Grades PK-12
Total Students
District %
American Indian/Native Alaskan
16
0.28%
Asian
13
0.23%
Black/African American
27
0.48%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
5
0.09%
White
3597
64.05%
Hispanic/Latino
1583
28.19%
Two or More Races
374
6.66%
Special Education (SPED)
604
10.75%
Gifted & Talented (GAT)
47
0.84%
Migrant (MIG)
378
6.73%
Limited English Proficiency (EL)
684
12.18%
Economically Disadvantaged (ED)
2704
48.15%
Homeless (HML)
94
1.67%
Preschool
77
1.37%
Kindergarten
388
6.91%
1st Grade
419
7.46%
2nd Grade
411
7.32%
3rd Grade
435
7.75%
4th Grade
409
7.28%
5th Grade
430
7.66%
6th Grade
472
8.40%
7th Grade
439
7.82%
8th Grade
475
8.46%
9th Grade
433
7.71%
10th Grade
415
7.39%
11th Grade
410
7.30%
12th Grade
403
7.18%
Total Students Enrolled
5616
100%
School sessions begin in late August. Dates of registration are announced each fall through the local news media. Preliminary registration for high school and junior high students are held in the spring when possible.
Registration for kindergarten is held each spring. Verification of birth and proof of immunization are required for kindergarten registration.According to Policy #520, children registering for kindergarten must be five years old by September 1 of that year to enroll in kindergarten and six years old by September 1 to attend first grade.Students are to attend the school specified for their attendance area unless a transfer is approved under provisions of district policy.To Find your school, follow this link and enter your address: