Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Tennessee

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

Did You Know?

  • Tennessee has K-12 computer science standards

  • Tennessee requires high schools to offer computer science

  • CodeHS courses are aligned to Tennessee computer science standards

  • CodeHS curriculum is free

Tennessee Computer Science Stats


  • 1,536 students in Tennessee took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2019 (431 CS A, 1,105 AP CSP); only 30% of exams were taken by females
  • Computer programmers and software developers in Tennessee have an average annual salary of $87,576, which is significantly higher than the average state salary at $44,660

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

Tennessee Computer Science Pathway

CodeHS courses align with Tennessee 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)
Intro to Python with Tracy (2022)
Introduction to the Internet
World of Computing
Web Design (Matisse)
Computing Ideas (Lovelace)
Tennessee Computer Science Foundations
Tennessee Introduction to Computer Science
Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript (Golden) (2022)
Web Design (Picasso) [2022]
Introduction to Computer Science in Python
AP Computer Science Principles in JavaScript
AP Computer Science A (Nitro)
Mobile Apps
Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

We've Got Tennessee Standards Covered

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

Praxis Prep Course

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

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Tennessee Policies & Resources

In July 2018, the Tennessee Department of Education adopted K-8 computer science standards that were combined with digital literacy. Currently, there are no comprehensive K-12 computer science standards for the state.

Source: Tennessee Department of Education


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CodeHS Privacy Policy for Tennessee

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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