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Enrollment
1,194
High
STATE 565
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LORAIN COUNTY JVS·NCES 390512204074
William R Burton
15181 State Route 58, Oberlin, OH 44074 · (440) 774-1051 · Lorain County
GRADES 08–12HIGH41-RURALCAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL1,194 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
93 FTE teachers
STATE 17.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 0% |
| Grade 9 | 245 | 21% |
| Grade 10 | 243 | 20% |
| Grade 11 | 372 | 31% |
| Grade 12 | 333 | 28% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where William R Burton ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Lorain County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,194 | #109 of 888 | #5 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #96 of 739 | #4 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.8% | #219 of 749 | #6 of 15 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,194 | 93.4 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,222 | 90 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,239 | 145 | 8.5:1 | N/A |
| 2000-01 | 1,486 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 1,184 | 86 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for William R Burton.
About William R Burton
William R Burton is a high school in Oberlin, Ohio, according to federal school records. It serves 1,194 students in grades 8 through 12. The average among high schools in Ohio is roughly 565 students; this school is 111% above that.
William R Burton is administered by Lorain County JVS.
White students account for 75% of enrollment at William R Burton. The remaining students are 13% Hispanic, 6% Black, and 5% multiracial. For comparison, Lorain County is about 78% White. The chance that two students picked at random at William R Burton belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 41%.
William R Burton operates with 93.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 12.8:1. That ratio is under the 17.7:1 average for high schools in Ohio.
In Lorain County (population about 317,129), median household income is about $73,347, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 92 public schools operate in Lorain County, serving about 42,516 students.
The next-closest public school is Langston Middle School, about 2.3 miles away. There are 3 more public schools inside five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
Discussions about William R Burton may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lorain County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
317,129
Census ACS
Median income
$73,347
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
42,516 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Oberlin
- Firelands Elementary SchoolElementary · 783 students
- Firelands High SchoolHigh · 471 students
- Firelands Middle SchoolMiddle · 407 students
- Oberlin Elementary SchoolElementary · 356 students
- Oberlin High SchoolHigh · 218 students
- Langston Middle SchoolMiddle · 184 students
Nearby schools
- Langston Middle School2.3 mi · 184
- Oberlin Elementary School2.5 mi · 356
- Oberlin High School2.6 mi · 218
- Keystone Middle School5.8 mi · 340
- Keystone Elementary School5.8 mi · 655
- Mccormick Middle School5.8 mi · 338
Frequently asked questions
About William R BurtonHow large is William R Burton?
William R Burton enrolls approximately 1,194 students in grades 08-12.
What grades does William R Burton serve?
William R Burton serves grades 08-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R Burton?
The student-to-teacher ratio at William R Burton is approximately 12.8:1 (93 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at William R Burton?
Student demographics at William R Burton are roughly 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is William R Burton in?
William R Burton is part of Lorain County JVS.
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