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 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- 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 18% 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 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.
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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