Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Massachusetts

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

Did You Know?

  • Massachusetts has K-12 computer science standards

  • Massachusetts does not require high schools to offer computer science

  • CodeHS courses are aligned to Massachusetts computer science standards

  • CodeHS curriculum is free

Massachusetts Computer Science Stats


  • 5,226 students in Massachusetts took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2019 (2,605 AP CSA, 2,621 AP CSP); only 28% of exams were taken by females
  • Computer programmers and software developers in Massachusetts have an average annual salary of $107,423, which is significantly higher average state salary at $63,910

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

Vertically-Aligned K-12 Computer Science Pathways

CodeHS pathways that are aligned to Massachusetts's computer science standards can be customized based on a district’s needs. The K-12 curriculum covers elementary block-based interdisciplinary programming lessons all the way to College Board Endorsed AP courses.

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We've Got Massachusetts Standards Covered

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

Standards Framework View Alignment
Massachusetts 6-8 View (67.2%)
Massachusetts 9-12 View (64.6%)

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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Massachusetts Policies & Resources

In 2016, the Massachusetts Department of Education adopted the Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards. Learn more.

Over the years, the state also allocated funding for teacher professional development and computer science implementation support. Computer science is not currently required in schools, however, computer science courses can count for a laboratory science or mathematics course.

Source: Massachusetts Department of Education


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CodeHS Privacy Policy for Massachusetts

CodeHS is a member of the Massachusetts Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC).

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