Lorain County Joint Vocational School is a public vocational school in Oberlin, Ohio. LCJVS primarily serves 13 school districts located in Lorain County, with parts of Erie and Huron counties also covered.
William R Burton serves 1,222 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William R Burton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
William R Burton's student population of 1,222 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
100 acres
School Motto
We create opportunities for students to achieve success in their careers.
School Rankings
The diversity score of William R Burton is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
75%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend William R Burton?
1,222 students attend William R Burton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of William R Burton students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William R Burton?
William R Burton has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does William R Burton offer ?
William R Burton offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William R Burton part of?
William R Burton is part of Lorain County Jvs School District.
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