BERKSHIRE HIGH SCHOOL
Berkshire High School is a public high school that is part of the Berkshire Local school district, located in Burton, OH with about 605 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Berkshire High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Berkshire High School, located in Burton, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Berkshire Local School District. As a pillar of the Geauga County community, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college matriculation, vocational training, or immediate workforce entry. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students are encouraged to engage in a rigorous curriculum while benefiting from supportive faculty mentorship.
Beyond its core academic programs, Berkshire High School emphasizes student development through a robust offering of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs. The school has undergone significant modernization in recent years, including the construction of a new PK-12 facility designed to centralize the district's resources and offer state-of-the-art technology and learning spaces. By balancing tradition with modern instructional methods, Berkshire High School remains committed to the academic growth and personal character development of its student body.
For more information, contact Berkshire High School at (440) 834-4110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Burton, OH 44021
(440) 834-4110
BERKSHIRE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Burton, OH with about 605 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Berkshire Local
- Total Students:
- 605
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 605 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BERKSHIRE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.