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Inglewood High School is a four-year public high school located in Inglewood, California, and part of the Inglewood Unified School District. Established in 1905, it has a rich history and notable alumni across various fields.

The school’s faculty includes Daniel Anthony Farris, also known as D Smoke, a rap artist and teacher of Spanish and music theory, as well as Gladys Waddingham, an author who taught Spanish for 45 years.

Among its alumni are several prominent figures in sports. In basketball, notable names include Paul Pierce, a 10-time NBA All-Star; Harold Miner, who played in the NBA and USC; and Reggie Theus, a professional player turned college coach. Baseball alumni include Dottie Wiltse Collins, known as the 'Strikeout Queen' in the AAGPBL, and Coco Crisp, a Major League Baseball player.

In football, notable alumni such as Shaquelle Evans and Benson Mayowa have played in the NFL, while Jim Sutherland became a college football head coach. Other distinguished alumni include Sonny Bono, singer and politician; David Marks, guitarist for The Beach Boys; and Glenn M. Anderson, who served as California’s lieutenant governor. Additionally, Mack 10, a rapper, and DeAndre Parker, an ESL teacher and life coach, are also among the school's graduates.

Inglewood High School has produced individuals who have excelled in diverse fields, including sports, entertainment, politics, and education.