What CodeHS does

CodeHS is a K-12 computer science education platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides a browser-based integrated development environment, structured curriculum across languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C++, HTML/CSS, SQL, Swift, and block-based platforms, and teacher tools including autograding, real-time collaboration, custom assignment creation via CodeHS Create, and a free public Sandbox. The product is targeted at U.S. high schools and districts, with an additional Chicago office, and serves teachers and students through a two-sided motion: free individual teacher signups drive bottom-up adoption, while enterprise field sales close annual site-wide Pro subscriptions to districts.

Revenue is generated through quote-based annual subscriptions sold to schools and districts under Pro site licenses, with minimum quantity commitments, non-refundable terms, and integration into the district's LMS (Google Classroom, Clever, Canvas). The company complements its core CS curriculum with adjacent offerings in physical computing (micro:bit, Arduino) and Unity-based game development. CodeHS is WCAG 2.2 compliant and publishes a VPAT, and supports anonymized student accounts to address district privacy constraints.

Strategic activity has been disciplined rather than hyper-funded: CodeHS raised approximately $4.2 million across seed and early-stage rounds from 2012 through 2017, led by Kapor Capital with participation from Learn Capital, NewSchools Venture Fund, StartX, and Seven Peaks Ventures. In May 2024 the company launched a K-12 AI curriculum, and in December 2025 it acquired Tynker from Byju's US bankruptcy estate for $2.2 million, extending its offering into block-based coding for younger learners.

Name

CodeHS

Legal name

CodeHS, Inc.

Website

https://codehs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CodeHS is a K-12 computer science education platform providing browser-based curriculum, an IDE, and teacher tools to U.S. schools and districts through annual site-wide subscriptions, following a 2012 founding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Computer Science Education Platform

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699), Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Coding & Programming Learning Platforms (EDAFANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++) (EDAMACAB), Introductory Coding (Block-Based & Beginner) (EDAMACAA), Web Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Front-End/Back-End) (EDAMACAC), K–12 Instructional Design & Curriculum Development Services (EDAGAKAA)

Keywords

• K-12 computer science education
• Coding curriculum platform
• Online learning IDE
• Computer science teaching software
• Autograded programming platform

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. School/District Site Licenses: Annual subscription fees paid by schools and districts for Pro access to the platform. Pricing is based on minimum quantity commitments and user seats. Fees are due within 30 days of invoice with non-refundable terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CodeHS provides a web-based K-12 computer science education platform combining a browser-based code editor/IDE, structured curriculum across multiple programming languages, automated grading, and teacher content-authoring tools. Schools and districts purchase annual site-wide Pro licenses while individual teachers can access a free Sandbox and create custom assignments, quizzes, and autograders.

Product overview

CodeHS is a comprehensive K-12 online learning platform providing web-based computer science education through multiple integrated tools and curriculum offerings. The core platform consists of the CodeHS Code Editor/IDE for writing and running code, CodeHS Create for teacher customization of curriculum, and the CodeHS Sandbox for freeform coding. CodeHS Pro adds premium features including AI-powered assignment creation. The platform delivers pre-built courses across JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, C++, SQL, Swift and other languages, with specialized tracks for AP Computer Science. Additional features include automated test case grading, real-time collaboration, step debugging, and accessibility tools. CodeHS also acquired Tynker, a kids coding platform offering block-based programming tools. The platform integrates with major LMS systems (Google Classroom, Clever, Canvas) and supports numerous embeddable educational content tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CodeHS Code Editor / IDE Web-based integrated development environment for students to write, run, debug, and share code in multiple programming languages. Used by K-12 students and teachers for hands-on programming practice and assignments.
• CodeHS Create Content authoring tool that enables teachers to build custom quizzes, examples, exercises, autograders, and playlists in various programming languages. Used by K-12 computer science teachers.
• CodeHS Sandbox Free, login-optional web-based coding environment where users can create, share, embed, and fork programs. Used by K-12 teachers and students for freeform coding practice.
• CodeHS Courses Pre-built structured computer science curriculum covering JavaScript, Python, Java, HTML, C++, SQL, Swift, and specialized tracks including AP Computer Science A and Principles. Sold to K-12 schools and districts.
• CodeHS AI Curriculum K-12 curriculum focused on foundational artificial intelligence concepts and programming skills. Targeted at schools and districts expanding into AI literacy.
• Tynker Kids coding platform acquired from Byju's, providing block-based visual programming languages and coding lessons for children. Expands CodeHS's reach into younger learners (K-12) with Scratch-based and block coding environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• K-12 Online Education Market projected to reach $388.73 billion by 2030 with 19.8% CAGR

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration29 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TynkercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025CodeHS acquired Tynker, a kids coding platform, from Byju's for $2.2 million as part of Byju's US bankruptcy proceedings. Tynker was originally purchased by Byju's for $200 million in 2021. This acquisition expands CodeHS's offerings in block-based visual programming languages for younger learners (K-12), complementing its existing curriculum with Tynker's Scratch-based and block coding platforms.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edhesive: AP Computer Science curriculum and online course provider for high schools, acquired by Adobe; historically a direct competitor to CodeHS in AP CS A and Principles courseware.
• Scratch Foundation: MIT-developed free block-based programming platform for younger learners; the most widely used entry-level coding tool in K-8 and a key alternative to CodeHS's Tynker acquisition in the elementary segment.
• Code.org: Nonprofit provider of free K-12 computer science curriculum, teacher professional development, and Hour of Code — directly competes with CodeHS for district CS curriculum adoption, though without the integrated IDE/autograder.
• Khan Academy: Free online learning platform with K-12 computer science and programming courses; competes head-to-head with CodeHS for teacher adoption and school usage, supported by major philanthropy.
• Tynker: Block-based K-12 coding platform now wholly owned by CodeHS; previously a direct competitor and remains a comparable reference point for the K-12 visual programming category.
• Bootstrap: Brown University-affiliated K-12 computer science curriculum provider with aligned lessons and teacher PD; competes with CodeHS in middle/high school CS adoption and pedagogy-driven curriculum selection.
• Carnegie Mellon CS Academy: CMU-developed K-12 computer science curriculum with web-based IDE and teacher support; directly competes with CodeHS for high school CS classroom adoption.
• Codio: Cloud-based IDE and courseware platform for CS and STEM education, including K-12 and higher ed; competes with CodeHS on integrated coding environments and curriculum delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Codecademy: Consumer/professional coding education platform offering interactive courses across many languages; overlaps with CodeHS in language coverage but targets adult learners and career changers rather than K-12 classrooms.
• STEMscopes (Accelerate Learning): Large K-12 STEM curriculum provider serving districts with hands-on science/math content; an adjacent competitor that increasingly encroaches on K-12 STEM/CS curriculum RFPs alongside CodeHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors7 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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