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| name=Inderkum High School
| name = Inderkum High School
| superintendent = Chris Evans
| superintendent = Robyn Castillo
| principal = Daniel Motherspaw & Matt Hinton (Co-Interim Principals)
| principal = Jeffrey "Scott" Pitts
| grades= 9–12
| grades = 9–12
|gender= Co-ed
| gender = Co-ed
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public]]
| students = 2,266 (2022–23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&Zip=95835&Miles=10&ID=060003611084|title=Inderkum High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=July 20, 2024}}</ref>
| students = 2,150 <small>(May 2019)</small>
| address = 2500 New Market Drive
| address = 2500 New Market Drive
| city = [[Sacramento]]
| city = [[Sacramento]]
| state = [[California]]
| state = [[California]]
| country = [[United States]]
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| colors = Blue and Gold {{color box|blue}} {{color box|gold}}
| colors = Blue and Gold {{color box|blue}} {{color box|gold}}
| nickname = Tigers
| nickname = Tigers
| district = [[Natomas Unified School District]]
| district = [[Natomas Unified School District]]
| website = [https://natomasunified.org/ihs/ Inderkum High School]
| website = [https://natomasunified.org/ihs/ Inderkum High School]
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'''Inderkum High School''' is an American public high school located in [[Natomas, Sacramento, California|Sacramento]], [[California]], [[United States]] serving grades 9–12 in the [[Natomas Unified School District]]. It is an [[International Baccalaureate]] World School located in the northwestern neighborhoods of [[Sacramento]].
'''Inderkum High School''' is an American public high school located in [[Natomas, Sacramento, California|Sacramento]], [[California]], [[United States]] serving grades 9–12 in the [[Natomas Unified School District]]. It is an [[International Baccalaureate]] World School located in the northwestern neighborhoods of [[Sacramento]].


==History==
==History==
Inderkum High School opened in 2004 with Ron Zimbalist as the principal and Darrin Slojkowski as the assistant principal. A few teachers from the first year remain. Its name comes from Frank Inderkum, a dairy farmer who owned the land the school is on. The mascot is a Tiger. School colors are blue and gold.
Inderkum High School opened in 2004 with Ron Zimbalist as the principal and Darrin Slojkowski as the assistant principal. A few teachers from the first year remain. Its name comes from Frank Inderkum, a dairy farmer who owned the land the school is on. The mascot is a Tiger. School colors are blue and gold.


Inderkum’s non-charter feeder middle schools are Natomas Middle (partner MYP school), Heron K–8, and Paso Verde K-8. Students from Westlake Charter, Natomas Charter, Leroy Greene Academy, and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep also feed into Inderkum. Westlake and Natomas Pacific also have their own charter high schools located in North Natomas.
Inderkum’s main feeder middle schools are Natomas Middle (partner MYP school), Heron K–8, and Paso Verde K-8. Students from Westlake Charter, Natomas Charter, Leroy Greene Academy, and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep also feed into Inderkum. Each of the charters also continue into high school though some students opt to attend Inderkum.

The first principal of Inderkum High School was Ron Zimbalist, former Natomas Middle School principal who was principal from 2004 to 2005. From 2005–2007, Ben Flores was the principal. From 2007-2010 the principal was Leslie Sargent. From 2010–2013, George Tapanes, former principal at Fortuna Union High School served as principal. From 2013–2015, Heather Garcia was the assistant superintendent in charge of Inderkum. From 2015-2021 Dan Motherspaw served as principal. From July 2021 to March 2022, Grace Strickland, previously at Westmoor High in Daly City was the principal. From March 2022 until the end of the school year, Dan Motherspaw (now an assistant superintendent) and Matt Hinton (one of the Vice Principals) will be co-interim principals.


==Academics==
==Academics==
Inderkum has housed the culminating International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) since 2012. The first class graduated in 2016. It is one of several high schools in the Sacramento area to offer this rigorous academic program. Students can either complete the full diploma by taking a certain battery of classes or pick and choose certain classes to take. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is something that all freshman and sophomores participate in at Inderkum in addition to participating in their middle school years at Natomas Middle School. Students who attend H. Allen Hight and Paso Verde will also participate in the primary years program during their elementary years. Natomas has the first TK–12 IB continuum in the entire Sacramento area.
Inderkum has housed the culminating International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) since 2012. The first class graduated in 2016. It is one of several high schools in the Sacramento area to offer this rigorous academic program. Students can either complete the full diploma by taking a certain battery of classes or pick and choose certain classes to take. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is something that all freshman and sophomores participate in at Inderkum in addition to participating in their middle school years at Natomas Middle School. Students who attend H. Allen Hight and Paso Verde will also participate in the primary years program during their elementary years. Natomas has the first TK–12 IB continuum in the entire Sacramento area.


The California Early College Academy started in the 2013/2014 school year. It is an opportunity for Inderkum students to take classes in 9th grade and 10th grade that prepare them to take classes at American River College in certain academic subjects during 11th and 12th grade. During the first five years, cohort sizes were 70 students per year. Beginning with the 2018–19 school year, cohort sizes are now 140 students.
The California Early College Academy (CECA) started in the 2013/2014 school year. The program's aim is to prepare students to be college and career ready.<ref>{{Cite web |title=California Early College Academy (C.E.C.A) – Inderkum High School |url=https://natomasunified.org/ihs/c-e-c-a/ |access-date=2024-05-26 |website=natomasunified.org}}</ref> It is an opportunity for Inderkum students to take classes in 9th grade and 10th grade that prepare them to take classes at American River College in certain academic subjects during 11th and 12th grade. During the first five years, cohort sizes were 70 students per year. Beginning with the 2018–19 school year, cohort sizes are now 140 students.


==Campus==
==Campus==
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Since 2007, Inderkum has been the undefeated league champions in football every year except for 2012.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}} They were the league champions in 2012, simply not undefeated in league.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}}
Since 2007, Inderkum has been the undefeated league champions in football every year except for 2012.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}} They were the league champions in 2012, simply not undefeated in league.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}}


In 2006, Inderkum made the football playoffs for the first time and lost to Del Campo in the Semifinal round. Every year since then, they have made it into at least the 2nd round of the playoffs and have been in the third round or later of the playoffs every season since 2012. Furthermore, they have made it to the section championships 4 times and lost by 6 or fewer points each time to [[Casa Roble High School]] in overtime (2008),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/media/footballbrackets/footballd3bracket_08.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref> [[Del Campo High School]] (2009),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/media/footballbrackets/footballd3bracket_09.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref> and [[Oakdale High School (California)|Oakdale High School]] (2014).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/media/footballbrackets/footballd3bracket_14.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref> They lost to defending state champions [[Del Oro High School]] in the 2016 section championship<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/sports/fball/2016-17info/footballd2bracket_16.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref> and lost to Del Oro again in 2017 at the quarter final level.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/sports/fball/2017-18info/footballd2bracket_17.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref>
In 2006, Inderkum made the football playoffs for the first time and lost to Del Campo in the semifinal round. Every year since then, they have made it into at least the 2nd round of the playoffs and have been in the third round or later of the playoffs every season since 2012. Furthermore, they have made it to the section championships 4 times and lost by 6 or fewer points each time to [[Casa Roble High School]] in overtime (2008),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/media/footballbrackets/footballd3bracket_08.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref> [[Del Campo High School]] (2009),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/media/footballbrackets/footballd3bracket_09.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref> and [[Oakdale High School (California)|Oakdale High School]] (2014).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/media/footballbrackets/footballd3bracket_14.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref> They lost to defending state champions [[Del Oro High School]] in the 2016 section championship<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/sports/fball/2016-17info/footballd2bracket_16.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref> and lost to Del Oro again in 2017 at the quarter-final level.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cifsjs.org/sports/fball/2017-18info/footballd2bracket_17.pdf|title=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section|website=CIF Sac-Joaquin Section}}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Eric Pinkins]] (2009), American football linebacker and safety for the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF)
*[[Eric Pinkins]] (2009), American football linebacker and safety for the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF)
* [[Elisse Joson]], Filipino actress, model and endorser
* [[Elisse Joson]], Filipino actress, model and endorser
*[[Vince Mayle]], American football tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League
*[[Vince Mayle]], American football tight end for the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] of the [[National Football League]]
*[[Roman Rashada]], college football defensive back for the [[Arizona State Sun Devils football|Arizona State Sun Devils]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==

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Inderkum High School
Address
Map
2500 New Market Drive

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Information
TypePublic
School districtNatomas Unified School District
SuperintendentRobyn Castillo
PrincipalJeffrey "Scott" Pitts
Grades9–12
GenderCo-ed
Number of students2,266 (2022–23)[1]
Color(s)Blue and Gold    
NicknameTigers
WebsiteInderkum 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. It is an International Baccalaureate World School located in the northwestern neighborhoods of Sacramento.

History

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Inderkum High School opened in 2004 with Ron Zimbalist as the principal and Darrin Slojkowski as the assistant principal. A few teachers from the first year remain. Its name comes from Frank Inderkum, a dairy farmer who owned the land the school is on. The mascot is a Tiger. School colors are blue and gold.

Inderkum’s main feeder middle schools are Natomas Middle (partner MYP school), Heron K–8, and Paso Verde K-8. Students from Westlake Charter, Natomas Charter, Leroy Greene Academy, and Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep also feed into Inderkum. Each of the charters also continue into high school though some students opt to attend Inderkum.

Academics

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Inderkum has housed the culminating International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) since 2012. The first class graduated in 2016. It is one of several high schools in the Sacramento area to offer this rigorous academic program. Students can either complete the full diploma by taking a certain battery of classes or pick and choose certain classes to take. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is something that all freshman and sophomores participate in at Inderkum in addition to participating in their middle school years at Natomas Middle School. Students who attend H. Allen Hight and Paso Verde will also participate in the primary years program during their elementary years. Natomas has the first TK–12 IB continuum in the entire Sacramento area.

The California Early College Academy (CECA) started in the 2013/2014 school year. The program's aim is to prepare students to be college and career ready.[2] It is an opportunity for Inderkum students to take classes in 9th grade and 10th grade that prepare them to take classes at American River College in certain academic subjects during 11th and 12th grade. During the first five years, cohort sizes were 70 students per year. Beginning with the 2018–19 school year, cohort sizes are now 140 students.

Campus

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In the July 30, 2013 issue of Best Education Degrees, there was an article entitled "The 30 Most Amazing High School Campuses In 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.[3]

In 2008, the football stadium and track, officially known as Dave Tooker Stadium opened. Mr. Tooker was the superintendent of Natomas Unified when Inderkum opened. It is colloquially referred to the Home of the Tigers. During the summer of 2019, the stadium received a new all-weather field and an all new weather track.

On January 9, 2010, the 23,000 square feet library right next to campus. It is a joint partnership between the Natomas Unified School District, the Los Rios Community College District, and the Sacramento County Public Library system. It is available for use during open library hours plus reserved at times with the school librarian. The roof of the library is shaped like an open book.

Athletics

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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 participates in the Capital Valley Conference (Division 2) of the Sac Joaquin section.

The sports at Inderkum include: Basketball, Football(Most D1 signings in section since school opening in 2005), Cheerleading, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Baseball, Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling, Water Polo and Softball.[4] Many athletes have been signed from Inderkum into athletic scholarships.

Since 2007, Inderkum has been the undefeated league champions in football every year except for 2012.[citation needed] They were the league champions in 2012, simply not undefeated in league.[citation needed]

In 2006, Inderkum made the football playoffs for the first time and lost to Del Campo in the semifinal round. Every year since then, they have made it into at least the 2nd round of the playoffs and have been in the third round or later of the playoffs every season since 2012. Furthermore, they have made it to the section championships 4 times and lost by 6 or fewer points each time to Casa Roble High School in overtime (2008),[5] Del Campo High School (2009),[6] and Oakdale High School (2014).[7] They lost to defending state champions Del Oro High School in the 2016 section championship[8] and lost to Del Oro again in 2017 at the quarter-final level.[9]

Notable alumni

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Demographics

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Today's Inderkum enrollment is made up of a diverse ethnic population of 2,150 students as of May 2019. The school is 25.4% Hispanic/Latino, 24.7% Asian/Filipino, 22.3% Black/African American, 15.5% White, 8.5% 2 or more races, 2.6% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 0.5% Native Alaskan/Native American.[10]

Inderkum Music Program

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The Inderkum music program, led by Shawn Hines and Jemaline Hines, has over 350 members that are in the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Color Guard. It is the second largest extracurricular program at the school after the athletics program.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Inderkum High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "California Early College Academy (C.E.C.A) – Inderkum High School". natomasunified.org. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  3. ^ "The 30 Most Amazing High School Campuses In The World". Best Education Degrees. 30 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Natomas, CA - More About Inderkum's BIG GAME! - The Natomas Buzz". www.natomasbuzz.com.
  5. ^ "CIF Sac-Joaquin Section" (PDF). CIF Sac-Joaquin Section.
  6. ^ "CIF Sac-Joaquin Section" (PDF). CIF Sac-Joaquin Section.
  7. ^ "CIF Sac-Joaquin Section" (PDF). CIF Sac-Joaquin Section.
  8. ^ "CIF Sac-Joaquin Section" (PDF). CIF Sac-Joaquin Section.
  9. ^ "CIF Sac-Joaquin Section" (PDF). CIF Sac-Joaquin Section.
  10. ^ "Natomas Unified Demographics -->".
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