Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Texas

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

Did You Know?

  • Texas has K-12 computer science standards

  • Texas requires high schools to offer computer science

  • CodeHS courses are aligned to Texas TEKS Computer Science Standards

  • CodeHS curriculum is free

Texas Computer Science Stats


  • In 2019, 12,394 students in Texas took the AP Computer Science exams and only 27% were female.
  • Computer programmers and software developers in Texas have an average salary of $94,779, which is significantly higher than the average salary in the state at $49,720.
  • Approximately 71,478 computing jobs are open in Texas, which is 4.2 times the average demand.

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

Texas Computer Science Pathway

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

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Introduction to the Internet
World of Computing
Texas Fundamentals of Computer Science 2022
Texas Web Communications
Texas Web Design
Texas Computer Science 1
Texas Foundations of Cybersecurity 2022
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Computer Science A (Nitro)
Texas Computer Science 2 2022

Top-Notch Professional Development

Online & in-person training for teachers to build the knowledge and confidence to teach excellent computer science courses.

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Texas Policies & Resources

Texas has been a leader in computer science education for years. The State Board of Education adopted a Long-Range Plan for Public Education that establishes goals through the year 2030.

According to the Technology Applications Curriculum Requirement, every Texas district must offer computer science 74.3(b)(2)(1) and each student must have the opportunity to participate in Computer Science II or AP Computer Science 74.3(b)(4).

Sources: Texas Education Agency

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