Inderkum High School
| Inderkum High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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2500 New Market Drive Natomas, California United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Natomas Unified School District |
| Principal | Heather Garcia |
| Vice principal | Martha Paso, Dan Motherspaw, Scott Pitts |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-ed |
| Number of students | Approximately 2,500(2007-08) |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Website | Inderkum High School |
Inderkum High School is an American public high school located in Sacramento, California, United States serving grades 9–12 in the Natomas Unified School District.
History
Inderkum High School has a student body that consists of a variety of students from inside the Natomas Unified School District. Its name comes from Mr. Inderkum, a dairy farmer who donated the land. The mascot is a blue and gold tiger and the football stadium is often referred to the Home of the Tigers.
Inderkum originally opened its doors in 2004.[1] When it was first opened, many students switched from their (now) rival school, Natomas High School, into Inderkum. As the first years went by, Inderkum High School had collected a reputation in its sports as well as academics.
As of June 2009, Inderkum has a student body of approximately 1,650 students.[2] The school offers many sports and extracurricular activities that promote student involvement and creativity.
In 2012, the school's marching band had 148 members. The band was so large that it was split into two classes.
Academics
In July 30, 2013 issue of Best Education Degrees "The 30 Most Amazing High School Campuses In The World" was ranked number 1 among the world. Inderkum was placed #1 because of its buildings being highly energy efficient and uses electricity-generating photovoltaic panels, a geothermal ground loop system, low-velocity cooling displacement and radiant slab heating. Est. 2014, Inderkum is now an IB league school. [3]
Athletics
During the second semester of 2008, Inderkum began the construction of a new $2.4 million turf football field and all-weather track for multiple uses, such as football, track, cross country, etc. The construction has since been completed, and is for private use. Inderkum has a very prestigious football team which has won the championship for their league in the last three years, going to the section championship game in 2009 after back to back semi-finalist appearances in 2007,08. The sports at Inderkum include: Basketball, Football, Cheerleading, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Baseball, Cross Country, Soccer, Wrestling, and Softball. [4] Many athletes have been signed from Inderkum into athletic scholarships. For example, in February 2008, Gregory Najee Grimes was the first Inderkum student-athlete to receive a Division I full scholarship, which he accepted to Boise State University's football program. [5]January 2009, Inderkum High School senior Eric Pinkins signed his "letter of intent" to play football at San Diego State. Nate Falo is also an Inderkum Graduate that signed with the San Jose State Spartans in 2011.[6]
Demographics
Today's Inderkum enrollment is made up of a diverse ethnic population which consists of mostly Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian students and Asians- Filipinos, Chinese, Punjabi,[7]
Inderkum Music Program
As of the 2011-2012 school year, the Inderkum Music program has 148 members that are in Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Color Guard(for only marching season). And they have continued to grow within two years they grown to approx. 200 musicians, with there now being two Symphonic bands, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band,Orchestra, a new color Guard class (as of the 2014-2015 school year).
See also
Coordinates: 38°39′32″N 121°31′2″W / 38.65889°N 121.51722°W