What Cassia County Joint School District 151 does

Cassia County Joint School District 151 is a K-12 public school district and political subdivision of the State of Idaho, serving over 5,600 students across 18 schools within a 2,500-square-mile geographic area covering most of Cassia County plus small portions of Oneida and Twin Falls Counties. The district was formed in 1948 through the consolidation of 49 smaller districts and is the 15th largest district in Idaho by student enrollment. It operates as the largest employer in Cassia County with approximately 750 total employees, including 340+ certified teaching staff, one-third of whom hold advanced degrees.

The district delivers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning core academics, career and technical education through the Cassia Regional Technical Center (automotive, welding, healthcare, construction), online learning via the Magic Valley Virtual Academy, and enrichment through the SPARK Afterschool Program. Its technology stack is built entirely on third-party platforms: PowerSchool for student information, Canvas LMS for instructional delivery, Skyward for business/HR/payroll, Rooms for parent-teacher communication, MySchool Bucks for meal payments, and Common Sense Media for digital citizenship curriculum. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the Cassia County Education Foundation, augments public funding through private donations.

Revenue is derived from state appropriations (based on per-pupil enrollment), local property taxes, voter-approved supplemental levies, federal Title programs (I-A, I-C, II-A, III, McKinney-Vento), USDA child nutrition reimbursements, and minimal fee-based income (paid meal pricing for non-qualifying students). The district holds FERPA compliance and is accredited through the Northwest Accreditation Association and Idaho State Department of Education. Governance is by an elected Board of Trustees; no equity, M&A, or investor activity is applicable.

Name

Cassia County Joint School District 151

Legal name

Cassia County Joint School District 151

Website

https://cassiaschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cassia County Joint School District 151 is a K-12 public school district in Idaho operating 18 schools for over 5,600 students across a 2,500-square-mile area, funded primarily by state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal grants. The district offers core academics, career and technical education, online learning, and special education services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• School nutrition programs
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary funding from Idaho State Department of Education based on student enrollment and attendance
2. Property Tax Revenue: Local property tax assessments supporting district operations and capital improvements
3. Federal Programs: Title I-A (Basic Education), Title I-C (Migrant Education), Title III (English Proficiency), Title XI-A McKinney-Vento, Title II-A (Teacher Quality)
4. Supplemental Levies: Community-approved supplemental levies for additional operational funding beyond state allocation
5. Student Meal Payments: Paid meal fees for students not qualifying for free/reduced lunch programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cassia County Joint School District 151 operates a consolidated countywide public K-12 education system across 18 schools in south-central Idaho, delivering core academic instruction aligned to Idaho Core Standards, career and technical education through the Cassia Regional Technical Center, online learning via the Magic Valley Virtual Academy, after-school enrichment through SPARK, and supplemental services including special education, school nutrition, transportation, mental health counseling, and bilingual migrant education support to over 5,600 students.

Product overview

Cassia County Joint School District 151 is a public K-12 education institution operating 18 schools across Cassia County, Idaho, serving over 5,600 students. The district provides a comprehensive educational portfolio including core academic programs, career and technical education through the Cassia Regional Technical Center, online learning via Magic Valley Virtual Academy, and enrichment through the SPARK Afterschool Program. The district supports student information management through PowerSchool, delivers digital content via Canvas LMS, and maintains family communication through the Rooms platform integrated with a mobile app. Special services include special education, food services, counseling, and school safety programs. The district operates under a platform of third-party educational technology integrations rather than proprietary products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magic Valley Virtual Academy (MVVA) Online learning academy offering virtual education opportunities for students, providing registration and program management for online learning.
• Cassia Regional Technical Center Career and Technical Education center offering programs in Automotive Technology, Diesel Mechanics, Game/App Programming, Industrial Welding, Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT, Medical Assistant, Residential Construction Technology, and Cabinetry.
• SPARK Afterschool Program 21st Century Community Learning Center providing after-school enrichment including academic tutoring, physical activity, homework help, enrichment activities, leadership opportunities, service-learning, and social-emotional learning at five elementary and junior high schools.
• Food Services Program Child nutrition program providing breakfast and lunch to students, including Community Eligibility Provision for free meals at select schools and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at eligible elementary schools.
• Special Education Services Full continuum of supports and services for students with disabilities ages 3-21, including preschool services, school age services, transition services, life skills, speech and language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, and psychological services.
• Sora Reading App Digital reading platform providing students, faculty, and staff access to ebooks and audiobooks. Students use district email to access the library with code 'ccsdid'.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cassia County Education FoundationcoreOthersTax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit fostering partnership between community and district. Goals include inspiring students through innovative learning, generating technology resources, enriching student activities, and supporting facilities. Governed by local board of directors.
• ABM IndustriescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFacility solutions provider contracted for maintenance, custodial, and grounds services across all district schools. Leading provider working with K-12 systems throughout the U.S.
• Family Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal counseling service providing licensed counselors on-site at Declo Junior, Declo HS, Burley Junior, and Cassia HS during school hours. Bills insurance with sliding scale for payment.
• USDA Child Nutrition ProgramscoreOthersFederal program providing free and reduced-price meals to eligible students. Guidelines set by USDA for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
• Summer Food Service ProgramcoreOthersFederal program ensuring children receive nutritious meals during summer months when school is not in session. All children 18 and under eat free at approved sites.
• Northwest Accreditation AssociationcoreOthersAccrediting body for all district schools alongside Idaho State Department of Education accreditation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jerome School District 261: Neighboring Magic Valley district with comparable rural character and agricultural tax base. Useful peer for benchmarking CTE, special education, and per-pupil spending dynamics.
• Oneida County School District 351: Small rural Idaho district partially within Cassia's geographic service area. Relevant peer for evaluating further consolidation opportunities and small-district operating benchmarks.
• Gooding Joint School District: South-central Idaho district of similar size and rural composition. Comparable on funding mix, federal program participation, and operational complexity.
• Twin Falls School District 411: Nearby south-central Idaho district, larger in enrollment but operating in the same Magic Valley labor market and serving a similar student demographic profile. Closest regional benchmark for funding, programming, and outcomes.
• Minidoka County Joint School District 331: Adjacent Idaho district in the Mini-Cassia region with similar rural-agricultural demographics and consolidated-county structure. Highly comparable on enrollment scale, funding mix, and CTE/operational profile.

Emerging players

• Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA): State-approved online course provider that Cassia's Burley High School already integrates with. Comparable as a virtual-course delivery model that could either complement or compete with Magic Valley Virtual Academy.
• Stride, Inc. Publicly traded online learning and virtual school operator with K-12 programs in many states. Relevant adjacent peer for benchmarking virtual academy scale, retention, and cost structure against a market-rate provider.

Broad incumbents

• Bonneville Joint School District 93: Large eastern Idaho district (Idaho Falls area) operating at significantly greater scale. Useful as a broader incumbent benchmark for curriculum, technology, and CTE programming models.
• Madison School District 321: Large eastern Idaho district (Rexburg area) with strong CTE emphasis. Comparable on CTE strategy and college/career advising models even though size and geography differ.
• Nampa School District 131: Treasure Valley Idaho district of substantially larger scale with a broader CTE portfolio and similar reliance on state per-pupil funding. Relevant broader incumbent for programming comparisons.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cassiacountyschooldistrict

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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