Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across North Dakota

Teach quality computer science to positively impact the next generation in North Dakota.

Did You Know?

  • North Dakota has K-12 computer science standards

  • North Dakota does not require high schools to offer computer science

  • CodeHS courses are aligned to North Dakota computer science standards

  • CodeHS curriculum is free

North Dakota Computer Science Stats


  • 84 students in North Dakota took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2019 (34 AP CSA, 50 AP CSP); only 19% of exams were taken by females
  • Computer programmers and software developers in North Dakota have an average annual salary of $77,277, which is significantly higher than the average state salary at $49,620

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

North Dakota Computer Science Pathway

CodeHS courses align with North Dakota middle school and high school computer science standards for a robust grade 6-12 pathway.

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Intro to Programming with Karel the Dog (Ace)
Computer Science Explorations 1
Computer Science Explorations 2
Python Basics with Tracy 1
Python Basics with Tracy 2
Web Design (Kahlo)
Introduction to Game Design with p5play
Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript (Corgi)
Introduction to Computer Science in Python
Web Design (Picasso)
Introduction to Virtual Reality
AP Computer Science Principles
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Mobile Apps
AP Computer Science A (Nitro)

We've Got North Dakota Standards Covered

CodeHS maps all of the standards from North Dakota to our courses, offering aligned and engaging curriculum in our 6-12 pathway.

Standards Framework View Alignment
North Dakota 6-8 View (81.8%)
North Dakota 9-12 View (79.5%)

Praxis Prep Course

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

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North Dakota Policies & Resources

In 2019, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction finalized K-12 Computer Science and Cybersecurity Standards for schools across the state. North Dakota engrained cybersecurity throughout the standards to prepare students to live in a technology-driven world. Learn More.

In North Dakota, computer science courses can count as a mathematics credit for graduation.

Source: North Dakota Department of Education


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CodeHS Privacy Policy for North Dakota

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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