J.I. Burton High

328 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

J.I. Burton High School, located in Norton, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a small-town institution, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students often benefit from more personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while preparing students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to college, entering the workforce, or pursuing vocational training.

Beyond academics, J.I. Burton High is a focal point for school spirit in Norton, particularly through its extracurricular programs and athletic teams. The school actively encourages student involvement in clubs, organizations, and sports, which helps to build leadership skills and a strong sense of community pride. By balancing rigorous classroom expectations with a variety of student life opportunities, the school strives to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to their region and beyond.

328

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J.I. Burton High
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	9
Black	15
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
283 (86.3%)
Two or More
20 (6.1%)
Black
15 (4.6%)
Hispanic
9 (2.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norton City Public Schools
Phone:	(276)679-2554
Website:	http://nortoncityschools.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 57

Grade 9 68

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 63

Grade 12 75