The elevation at Burley is 4,151. The State of Idaho requires 21 units of credit for graduation. In Cassia County School District 151, Declo, Oakley and Raft River high schools require 24 units of credit for graduation. In addition to classes mandated by the State Department of Education, the district requires a semester of geography and two semesters of world history. The district uses a standard curriculum prescribed by the State Board of Education for language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, physical education and the arts.
Curriculum guides for each grade are available.
The Core includes eight semester credits of English, four of mathematics, and one each of speech and reading. Students not attaining the Core average may become eligible for graduation upon achieving certain standards on two state-approved tests. The district is utilizing technology purchased with state, federal, local funds and contributions, for instruction, communication, and administration. Instructional programs include computer-assisted instruction, integrated learning systems, appropriate computer based tools, telecommunications, computer literacy, electronic office training, and hardware installation training. This technology is meant to prepare students and educators to access information, analyze and organize information, and produce and distribute creative solutions in the curriculum.