Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Connecticut

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

Did You Know?

  • Connecticut has K-12 computer science standards

  • Connecticut requires high schools to offer computer science

  • CodeHS courses are aligned to Connecticut computer science standards

  • CodeHS curriculum is free

Connecticut Computer Science Stats


  • 2,370 students in Connecticut took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2018 (1,075 AP CSA, 1,295 AP CSP); 28% of exams were taken by females
  • There were 404 computer science graduates in 2015
  • Computer programmers and software developers in Connecticut have an average salary of $100,436, which is significantly higher than the average state salary at $60,780

Sources: College Board, Code.org, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Connecticut Computer Science Pathway

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

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Connecticut Tech Apps and Coding
Connecticut Foundations of Computer Science
AP Computer Science Principles
Connecticut Course 3B
AP Computer Science A (Nitro)

We've Got Connecticut Standards Covered

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

Standards Framework View Alignment
Connecticut 2 View (65.2%)
Connecticut 3A View (100%)
Connecticut 3B View (64.3%)

Praxis Prep Course

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

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Connecticut Policies & Resources

The importance of computer science education in Connecticut became clear in 2016 when the Board of Education developed the Position Statement on Computer Science Education for all K-12 students. It described a 5-year plan to ensure computer science excellence in schools across the state.

In 2019, the Connecticut Department of Education adopted the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and by 2019 Bill No. 957 was passed requiring all high schools to offer computer science. Learn More

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

CodeHS Privacy Policy for Connecticut

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.

Explore our Privacy Center to learn more.