Original Research by School Decision on Eastwood I High School
Eastwood I High School serves students in grades nine through twelve in Pemberville, a small village on the Portage River in eastern Wood County. The school sits on the district's consolidated campus on Sugar Ridge Road outside the village proper, alongside the elementary school and district offices. Its enrollment is small for a traditional high school, with roughly equal numbers of freshmen through seniors and a student body that is predominantly white. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the enrollment includes a very small number of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Data on special-education and English-learner populations was not available.
The school's most recent state assessment results show solid proficiency across the tested subjects. Science and social studies performance stood highest, with the majority of students meeting standards. English language arts proficiency was also above midpoint, while mathematics proficiency, though still approaching three-quarters of students meeting standards, was the lowest of the four tested areas. Only one year of data was available, so it is not possible to assess whether these results reflect sustained performance or recent change.
No graduation rate was reported in the available data. A parent may want to ask the school directly about recent graduation outcomes and whether the school tracks college and career commitments among its graduates.
Housing in the zip code is moderately priced relative to national levels and somewhat below the state average. Median home values have risen modestly, and rental costs are stable. The area's mortgage and unemployment environment reflects national patterns, with working families in the district subject to an earned income tax that funds a substantial share of day-to-day operations. This tax applies only to wages and salaries, not pensions or Social Security, which shapes the tax picture differently for retirees versus working-age families.
Pemberville itself is a quiet, historically rooted village of mixed residential and blue-collar character, with a small downtown core anchored by an opera house, library, and three village parks. The village has seen minimal population growth over recent years, though a new subdivision project is underway on its north edge. Most employment for residents lies in health care and manufacturing, with some commuting into the broader Toledo region. The school campus is separated from the village center by distance, and the community relies entirely on personal vehicles for transportation.
A significant question facing the district involves facilities. The high school opened in the nineteen-seventies, and in 2024 the board entered a partnership with the state to explore replacing both the middle and high school buildings. This project would require local voters to approve a bond levy in the near term, with November 2025 as the earliest ballot date and one further attempt possible in 2026. The state would cover a majority of the estimated cost, but the district's share would require new millage. This is a material property-tax and long-term planning decision that parents considering a move to the area should track carefully with the district.
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