In fall 2016, the College Board launched a new Advanced Placement course called AP Computer Science Principles, an introductory class about the quickly evolving and indispensable world of computer ...

Overall, participation has grown significantly across all AP computer science classes. Between 2007 and 2016, there was a steady rise from 20,041 to 57,937 participants.

In 2007, 15,049 students had enrolled in an AP computer science course. But since last year, with the rollout of the new AP Computer Science Principles course, 104,849 students took the exam this ...

AP computer science principles draws more female, Black and Latino students than an older AP computer science course focused on coding, the College Board found in a study released Wednesday.

The AP Computer Science Principles format may be better for students who are more confident in their ability to create a quality product in a long-term classroom environment. Read: Late AP Testing ...

Michael Liu was one of Kick's AP Computer Science Principles students as a high school senior. This fall, he plans to attend the University of California—Riverside and to major in cognitive science.

Sweet’s AP Computer Science Principles class at Renaissance High School had 35 students, 63 percent of whom were female. All but two of his students decided to take the final exam, and 27 passed.

Overall, AP computer science course participation has risen 161% since 2017, broadening STEM career opportunities for more students. For more scene & seen event photos, click here. About the Author ...

In fall 2016, the College Board launched a new Advanced Placement course called AP Computer Science Principles, an introductory class about the quickly evolving and indispensable world of computer ...