Standards Alignment
CodeHS offers the most comprehensive standards-aligned course pathway across grades K-12, starting with interactive elementary lessons all the way up to AP-level programming courses in many languages. Our courses align with many state and national standards frameworks.
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Education in the U.S. is state-based, so CodeHS builds state-specific curriculum, standards alignment, certifications, and resources that match exactly what your state requires.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are CodeHS courses aligned to CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards?
Yes. Every main course in the CodeHS 6-12 pathway is aligned to or supports the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards, the Computer Science Teachers Association's core set of learning objectives for a complete computer science curriculum. That covers Computing Ideas, Web Design, Intro to Computer Science in JavaScript and in Python, and more. The AP CS courses follow the College Board frameworks while still supporting the CSTA vision. See the full CodeHS standards alignment.
Are CodeHS courses aligned to ISTE Standards?
Yes. Every main course in the CodeHS 6-12 pathway is aligned to or supports the ISTE Standards for Students from the International Society for Technology in Education, which are built to work with project-based, blended, and flipped classroom models. The AP CS courses follow the College Board frameworks while still supporting the ISTE vision.
Are CodeHS courses aligned to the K-12 Computer Science Framework?
Yes. Every main course in the CodeHS 6-12 pathway is aligned to or supports the practices and concepts in the K-12 Computer Science Framework, which states and districts use to build their own computer science standards and pathways. The Framework's goal is students who are computational creators, not just computer users, and CodeHS courses teach the computational thinking that gets them there.
Are CodeHS courses aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?
Yes. Many courses in the CodeHS 6-12 pathway are aligned to or support the Next Generation Science Standards, specifically the NGSS engineering design and information standards. Computing Ideas, Intro to Computer Science in JavaScript and in Python, Introduction to Cybersecurity, and the AP Computer Science courses all map to NGSS.
Are CodeHS courses aligned to Common Core Mathematics Standards?
Yes. Many courses in the CodeHS 6-12 pathway support the Common Core mathematics practices around modeling, reasoning, and abstraction. CodeHS exercises and projects show students where math actually turns up in code, so the skills they are learning in math class have a real application in front of them.
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Is CodeHS an endorsed College Board provider for AP Computer Science Principles?
Yes. The College Board recognizes CodeHS as an endorsed provider of curriculum and professional development for AP Computer Science Principles. The endorsement confirms that CodeHS AP CSP materials align to the AP Curriculum Framework and the AP CSP assessment, and it gives schools a syllabus already approved through the AP Course Audit, so registering the course is straightforward. CodeHS offers AP CSP in JavaScript, in Python, and with a cybersecurity focus. View the AP CSP syllabus.
Is the CodeHS AP Computer Science A course approved by the College Board?
Yes. The CodeHS AP Computer Science A course is approved by the College Board through the AP Course Audit. Schools can submit the CodeHS syllabus using pre-approved syllabus ID 1667173v1 instead of writing their own, which makes registering the course much faster. View the AP CSA syllabus.
Are CodeHS courses aligned to state computer science standards?
Yes. CodeHS courses are aligned to state computer science standards across many states, including California, Texas, Florida, Arkansas, and Nevada. Each state page shows how CodeHS courses map to that state's standards and pathway requirements. Find your state.
