Code in the Schools

What Code in the Schools does

Code in the Schools is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013-2014 that delivers computer science education and career pathways to underserved Baltimore City youth ages 13-21. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs: Partner Programs deliver K-12 CS instruction through Baltimore City Schools; the Prodigy Program provides free after-school CS education at its Station North headquarters; CodeWorks is a 5-week paid summer experience operated in partnership with the Baltimore Mayor's Office of Employment Development's YouthWorks program for residents ages 14-21; DataTrail is a 14-week data-science initiative for underserved young adults, originally developed at Johns Hopkins University and transitioning fully to Code in the Schools by June 2025; and Maryland Codes is a professional learning division serving as Code.org's regional partner for all 24 Maryland school districts. The organization also runs CodeWorks+, an employer-matched internship program.

Curricular scope spans Web Development, Game Development, Python, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, 3D Printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, mobile application development, and AI Foundations. Proprietary assets include the DataTrail curriculum (originating from Johns Hopkins with ongoing support from the Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) and Blockly keyboard-navigation accessibility templates developed with Maryland educators and Accessible Community through the 2024 Blockly Accessibility Fund.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit mix: tax-deductible contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations (Bloomberg Philanthropies, T. Rowe Price Foundation, Google, Comcast NBC Universal Foundation, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Firaxis Game Studios, AT&T, Fearless, Accenture); government grants (Baltimore Mayor's Office/YouthWorks); professional development fees at $200 per workshop day through Maryland Codes; and CodeWorks+ internship sponsorships at $2,500 per intern. Go-to-market is community-led: Baltimore City Schools and the Mayor's Office channel youth participants, educator workshops distribute statewide through the Code.org regional partnership, and employer relationships are cultivated through direct field engagement to host paid interns on 5-week project sprints.

Name

Code in the Schools

Legal name

Code in the Schools

Website

https://codeintheschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Code in the Schools is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers computer science education and career pathways to underserved youth ages 13-21 through after-school, summer, and data-science programs, plus statewide Maryland educator professional development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Computer Science Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Coding & Programming Learning Platforms (EDAFANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++) (EDAMACAB), Web Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript, Front-End/Back-End) (EDAMACAC), Computer Science & Programming Tutoring (K–12 & Intro College) (EDANAAAE)

Keywords

• Computer science education
• Youth technology training
• STEM education programs
• Professional development services
• Nonprofit education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization relying on tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations to fund program operations and student stipends.
2. Government Grants: Funding from government sources including Baltimore Mayor's Office of Employment Development (YouthWorks), potentially state education departments, and public funding bodies.
3. Foundation and Corporate Sponsorships: Support from foundations including Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, T. Rowe Price Foundation, Google LLC, and corporate donors like Comcast NBC Universal Foundation, Motorola Solutions Foundation.
4. Professional Development Fees: Professional learning workshops for educators at $200/day through Maryland Codes division. Workshops cover Code.org curricula, test prep, and emerging technologies for teachers across Maryland school districts.
5. Internship Program Fees: Companies can fund CodeWorks+ internships for $2,500 to cover student stipends, training, career coaching, and employer matching services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Code in the Schools delivers free and subsidized computer science education programs to Baltimore City youth ages 13-21 through in-school Partner Programs, the after-school Prodigy Program, the 5-week paid CodeWorks summer experience, and the 14-week DataTrail data science initiative. The organization also operates Maryland Codes as the Maryland regional partner for Code.org, providing fee-based CS professional development to educators, and matches alumni with local employers via the CodeWorks+ internship platform.

Product overview

Code in the Schools offers a portfolio of interconnected computer science education programs serving Baltimore youth from kindergarten through career. The core offerings include Partner Programs (K-12 CS instruction in schools), the Prodigy Program (free after-school CS education for ages 13+), CodeWorks (5-week paid summer tech experience for ages 14-21), and DataTrail (14-week data science bootcamp). Maryland Codes provides professional development for educators statewide. CodeWorks+ extends learning through employer-matched internships. Together, these programs build pathways from school to technology careers through project-based learning, industry mentorship, and wrap-around support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Partner Programs Computer Science instruction delivered through partnerships with Baltimore City Schools and community organizations, providing project-based enrichment classes that expose K-12 youth to computational thinking and core CS concepts during school hours, after school, or in summer sessions.
• Prodigy Program Free flagship after-school computer science program for Baltimore youth ages 13 and older, covering Web Development, Game Development, Python, Data Science, 3D Printing, and CyberSecurity, with industry professional mentorship, offered in-person at the Station North headquarters.
• CodeWorks 5-week paid summer tech experience for Baltimore City residents ages 14-21, offering hands-on projects in Game Development, Web Development, Python, Data Science, Mobile Application Development, Cybersecurity, and Digital Forensics delivered in collaboration with tech industry professionals.
• DataTrail 14-week educational initiative equipping underserved young adults and high school/GED graduates with data science skills, covering R programming, data visualization, statistics, and GitHub version control through virtual and in-person learning, real-world projects, and wraparound services including case management, mentoring, and financial literacy.
• Maryland Codes (Professional Learning) Professional learning division serving as Maryland's regional partner for Code.org, delivering high-quality CS professional development to K-12 educators across all 24 Maryland districts through virtual and in-person workshops covering Code.org curricula (CS Fundamentals, CS Discoveries, CS Principles, CSA), AI Foundations, AP test prep, and emerging technologies, priced at $200 per workshop day.
• CodeWorks+ Extended internship program matching skills-verified Baltimore youth alumni with industry partners for 5-week paid sprints on real-world company projects including AI analytics, cybersecurity frameworks, and data analysis, with employers funding internships at $2,500 per intern to cover stipend, training, career coaching, certifications, and employer matching services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 33,449 students empowered since 2014
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• YouthWorks (Mayor's Office of Employment Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with Baltimore City's YouthWorks Summer Jobs Program to operate CodeWorks, providing paid summer tech experiences for youth ages 14-21. CodeWorks launched in 2016 as part of this collaboration.
• Code.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaryland Codes serves as the Maryland regional partner for Code.org, bringing high quality computer science professional learning experiences to every school district in Maryland. Provides access to Code.org curricula including CS Fundamentals, CS Discoveries, CS Principles, CSA, and AI Foundations.
• Johns Hopkins University (Bloomberg School of Public Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDataTrail originally developed at Johns Hopkins University by data scientists Jeff Leek and Michael Rosenblum. JHU Bloomberg School of Public Health and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center provide ongoing curricular support. Program transitioning fully to Code in the Schools by June 2025.
• Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides curricular support for DataTrail program and hosts internships for participants to gain real-world data analysis experience in healthcare research settings.
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing internship opportunities for DataTrail participants to apply data science skills in healthcare policy and analytics contexts.
• Baltimore City SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary school district partnership providing CS instruction adapted to age, schedule, and modality across K-12. Programs include in-school, after-school, and summer offerings with curriculum, materials, and instructors provided.
• Blockly Accessibility FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFund launched in 2024 providing support to partners including Code in the Schools to amplify Blockly's commitment to becoming keyboard navigable and screenreader compatible for students with disabilities.
• Accessible CommunitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccessibility partner helping check accessibility of Blockly keyboard navigation resources and templates created for educators and students.
• AccessCSforAllsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership developing resources, tools, curricula, and training to remove barriers and promote inclusive K-12 CS teaching.
• CSAccesssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSTA working group built on the belief that CS literacy is a right for every learner. Provides monthly meetings, educator resources, and peer support for accessible CS education.
• Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with MCCE on professional learning workshops from 2020-2024 to bring CS education to Maryland educators.
• AccenturesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized Hour of Code events with 350 volunteers heading to 50+ public schools, partnering with Baltimore City Public Schools.
• Index AnalyticssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaltimore analytics firm established long-term partnership with Code in the Schools for computer science education collaboration.
• Baltimore Department of General ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity department partnered to create technology career pipeline program for Baltimore City students, with students working on city service improvement projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• CoderDojo: Global volunteer-led movement of free coding clubs for youth aged 7–17. Comparable free, community-led coding club model to Prodigy, though globally distributed rather than anchored to a single metro area.
• Kode With Klossy: Nonprofit running free two-week summer coding camps for young women and non-binary students ages 13–18. Direct comparable to CodeWorks in format (paid/free summer tech immersion) and target demographic (underrepresented youth).

Direct peers

• Girls Who Code: National nonprofit offering free after-school clubs, summer immersion programs, and college-loops for high school girls. Direct overlap with Code in the Schools' Prodigy (after-school) and CodeWorks (summer) programs and its focus on closing the gender gap in tech.
• Black Girls CODE: National nonprofit running coding clubs, workshops, and summer camps for Black girls and other underrepresented youth. Closely comparable mission (equity in tech), target audience (underrepresented youth ages 13+), and delivery model (in-person and virtual CS education).
• TEALS (Microsoft Philanthropies): Microsoft program that pairs industry volunteers with high school teachers to expand CS education. Closely aligned with Code in the Schools' Maryland Codes professional learning work and in-school CS delivery model.
• NPower: Nonprofit delivering tech skills training and job placement for young adults from underserved communities, with employer partnerships similar to Code in the Schools' CodeWorks+ model. Both monetize corporate demand for diverse tech talent pipelines.
• Per Scholas: Nonprofit providing tuition-free technology workforce training (software engineering, cybersecurity, IT) to adults from underrepresented communities. Comparable equity-focused mission and career-pathway model, though focused on older learners than Code in the Schools.
• Hack the Hood: Nonprofit introducing low-income youth of color to tech through bootcamps, web development training, and career support. Comparable audience, equity mission, and web-development curriculum to Code in the Schools' Prodigy Program.

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: National CS education nonprofit providing K-12 curricula, teacher PD, and the Hour of Code. Code in the Schools is itself a Code.org regional partner, making Code.org both an upstream enabler and the dominant incumbent in the same CS education space.
• Year Up: Large workforce-development nonprofit providing training, internships, and corporate placements for young adults. Broader than CS-only but operates a similar model of employer-funded pathways for underrepresented youth into tech careers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CodeintheSchool
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/code-in-the-schools

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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