Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across District of Columbia

Teach quality computer science to positively impact the next generation in District of Columbia.

Did You Know?

  • District of Columbia does not have K-12 computer science standards

  • District of Columbia does not require high schools to offer computer science

  • CodeHS curriculum is free

District of Columbia Computer Science Stats


  • 424 students in the District took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2020 (134 AP CSA, 290 AP CSP); 39% of exams were taken by females.
  • Computer programmers and software developers in the District have an average annual salary of $172,210, which is significantly higher than the average salary for the District at $95,330.

Sources: The College Board, Department of Education, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Vertically-Aligned K-12 Computer Science Pathways

CodeHS pathways that are aligned to District of Columbia's computer science standards can be customized based on a district’s needs. The K-12 curriculum covers elementary block-based interdisciplinary programming lessons all the way to College Board Endorsed AP courses.

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Praxis Prep Course

This professional development course prepares teachers for the Praxis Computer Science Exam. The CodeHS Praxis Prep Course is 100% aligned to District of Columbia state standards and covers all of the objectives designated for the exam.

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District of Columbia Policies & Resources


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CodeHS Privacy Policy for District of Columbia

CodeHS is a member of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) in many states. Your district can sign Exhibit E to execute the agreement for your state.

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