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 1,194 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 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
William R Burton's student population of 1,194 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
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 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
76%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.3%
30.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are William R Burton often compared to?
William R Burtonis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland-w Holmes Career Center, Brookside High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend William R Burton?
1,194 students attend William R Burton.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of William R Burton students are White, 13% 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 13:1, 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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