Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Wisconsin

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

Did You Know?

  • Wisconsin has K-12 computer science standards

  • Wisconsin does not require high schools to offer computer science

  • CodeHS courses are aligned to Wisconsin computer science standards

  • CodeHS curriculum is free

Wisconsin Computer Science Stats


  • 1,884 students in Wisconsin took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2019 (818 AP CSA, 1,066 AP CSP); only 21% of exams were taken by females
  • Computer programmers and software developers in Wisconsin have an average annual salary of $89,926, which is higher than the average state salary at $47,305

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

Wisconsin Computer Science Pathway

CodeHS courses align with Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Standards Covered

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

Standards Framework View Alignment
Wisconsin 6-8 View (63.0%)
Wisconsin 9-12 View (44.3%)

Praxis Prep Course

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

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Wisconsin Policies & Resources

Wisconsin was an early adopter for computer science standards. By 2017, the Wisconsin Department of Education and other thought-leaders established state computer science standards. Learn More.

Although Wisconsin schools are not required to offer computer science, the state continues to advocate for the importance of computer science education and the implementation of programming classes.

Source: Wisconsin Department of Education, Edscoop


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