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Web-based platform teaching computer science to middle and high school students, providing curriculum and tools for educators.
CodeHS is an educational technology company based in the United States that provides a comprehensive web-based computer science curriculum and class management platform for middle and high school students. The software functions as an instructional system designed to help academic institutions implement formal programming courses, enabling educators to teach the subject effectively regardless of their prior technical experience. Operating at significant scale within the education sector, the company currently serves approximately 13,000 classrooms on a monthly basis and has reached a total user base of over 1 million students globally. The enterprise has secured venture funding and industry backing through its inclusion in the NewSchools Seed Fund portfolio and its victory in the NBC Innovation Challenge, while also leveraging educational methodologies originating from Stanford University. CodeHS was originally founded in 2012 by Jeremy Keeshin and Zach Galant.
CodeHS has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round.
CodeHS has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
CodeHS has raised $2.0M in total across 1 funding round.
CodeHS's investors include AngelPad, Draper Associates, ENIAC Ventures, FPV Fund, Moment Ventures, Quiet Capital, Thomvest Ventures, Uncork Capital, Chmod, Kapor Capital, Learn Capital, NewSchools Venture Fund.
CodeHS has raised $2.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $2.0M Seed in January 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2015 | $2M Seed | — | AngelPad, Draper Associates, Eniac Ventures, FPV Fund, Moment Ventures, Quiet Capital, Thomvest Ventures, Uncork Capital, Chmod, Kapor Capital, Learn Capital, NewSchools Venture Fund, Seven Peaks Ventures, Stanford | Announced |
CodeHS is a comprehensive web-based platform that equips K-12 schools with computer science curriculum, teacher tools, an online IDE, and professional development to launch or enhance coding programs.[1][2][4][5] It serves educators, students, and districts worldwide, solving the challenge of accessible, standards-aligned CS education for beginners through advanced learners, including AP courses in multiple programming languages.[1][2][3][4] With millions of students and 20,000 classrooms monthly, plus over 60 free courses for grades 6-12, CodeHS drives growth by enabling schools to integrate coding as a foundational skill like reading and writing—under its "Read, Write, Code" mantra.[3][5]
CodeHS was founded in 2012 by Jeremy Korte and Zach Galant, Stanford computer science majors who met as freshmen in their dorm.[7] There, they co-founded *The Stanford Flipside*, the campus satirical newspaper, and served as section leaders for three years, teaching introductory CS courses.[7] Inspired to democratize Stanford-level CS opportunities globally, they launched CodeHS in their senior year, starting with web-based tools to make coding accessible without downloads.[7] Early traction came from free curricula and teacher resources, evolving into a full platform used by thousands of schools, with under $5M in total funding across five rounds.[3]
CodeHS rides the surge in K-12 CS mandates, with states like Colorado integrating it into standards, amid a global push to prepare students for STEM careers where coding is foundational.[2][5] Timing aligns with post-pandemic edtech demand for remote-friendly tools, lowering infrastructure hurdles for under-resourced schools.[2][4] Market tailwinds include rising district investments in CTE certifications and equity initiatives, as seen in partnerships with programs like The Hidden Genius Project for underrepresented youth.[6] It influences the ecosystem by scaling high-quality CS to millions, fostering the next generation of tech talent and bridging education-to-workforce gaps.[3][5]
CodeHS is poised for expansion as CS enrollment booms, potentially deepening AI-integrated curricula and international district deals while leveraging its $6.1M revenue base.[3] Trends like personalized learning via data analytics and VR coding labs will shape its evolution, alongside competition from broader edtech players.[2][4] Its influence may grow through policy wins and workforce certifications, solidifying CodeHS as the go-to for equitable CS access—echoing its Stanford roots in empowering every student to "Read, Write, Code."[5][7]