# CodeHS

> CodeHS is a K-12 computer science education platform that gives schools everything they need to teach coding: a browser-based coding environment, a full standards-aligned curriculum spanning elementary through AP, teacher tools for grading and progress tracking, professional development, and industry certifications. Founded in 2012 by two Stanford CS section leaders, Jeremy Keeshin and Zach Galant, it now reaches millions of students and thousands of schools, and in 2025 acquired the K-8 creative coding platform Tynker.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Jeremy Keeshin (Co-Founder & CEO), Zach Galant (Co-Founder & CTO)
- **Team size:** Approximately 96 employees
- **Products:** CodeHS Pro, Online IDE / Coding Sandbox, K-12 Curriculum, Karel, Professional Development
- **Notable:** Won the 2013 NBC Education Nation Innovation Challenge, earning a $75,000 prize from the Robin Hood Foundation, Reached over 1 million students on the platform, Featured during Computer Science Education Week (Dec 2013) with ~116,648 participants

## Products & services

- **CodeHS Pro** — The comprehensive school and district platform bundling curriculum, teacher tools, grading, rosters, and reporting.
- **Online IDE / Coding Sandbox** — A browser-based coding environment supporting JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, C++, SQL, and Karel - no installation required.
- **K-12 Curriculum** — Customizable, standards-aligned courses from introductory blocks through AP Computer Science, plus state-specific versions.
- **Karel** — The beginner grid-based programming environment featuring Karel the dog, used to teach commands, functions, and loops.
- **Professional Development** — Online and in-person workshops, cohorts, and microcredentials that prepare teachers to lead CS classes.
- **Certifications** — Industry-recognized credentials for Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
- **Cyber Range** — Hands-on cybersecurity labs for teaching security concepts in a controlled environment.
- **AI Tools** — AI Creator and 'Vibe Coding' features that let students build and experiment with AI-assisted projects.
- **Tynker** — Creative K-8 coding platform acquired in 2025, operating as a standalone brand for elementary and middle school learners.

## Achievements

- Won the 2013 NBC Education Nation Innovation Challenge, earning a $75,000 prize from the Robin Hood Foundation
- Reached over 1 million students on the platform
- Featured during Computer Science Education Week (Dec 2013) with ~116,648 participants
- Acquired Tynker in 2025, expanding into K-8 creative coding
- Widely covered at launch by TechCrunch, Forbes, and Education Week

## Latest updates

- **2025-06** — CodeHS acquired Tynker out of bankruptcy for approximately $2.2M after 48 rounds of court bidding, expanding into K-8 creative coding.
- **2024-10** — CodeHS surpassed 1 million students on the platform.
- **2025-01** — Continued expansion of AI tools (AI Creator, 'Vibe Coding') and Cyber Range cybersecurity labs.

## Links

- Website: https://codehs.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/codehs
- Twitter/X: http://twitter.com/codehs
- GitHub: https://github.com/codehs
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CodeHSofficial
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codehs
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/codehs

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Last updated: 2026-07-06