As part of Mayor de Blasio’s 2015 Computer Science for All initiative, the DOE has sought to expand AP computer-science classes for girls.

Participation rates for Advanced Placement science exams—specifically physics and computer science—have risen sharply over the last year, according to new data from the College Board.

Boys outnumber girls by more than 4 to 1 among computer science test takers.

The College Board's Advanced Placement Program, or AP, plans to add a new computer-science program to its class offerings, the first new test in seven years. The move reflects a growing interest ...

UC Scout’s AP Computer Science A course stands out for its flexible pacing, interactive learning tools, and strong academic foundation, making it an excellent option for motivated students seeking a ...

The AP computer science exam has historically suffered from a diversity problem, with no female, African-American, or Hispanic students taking the test in some states over the years.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology had FIVE students with perfect scores in Computer Science A (AP CSA) in 2017, the most for any school in a single STEM subject. Not only did ...

Greenwich High School Junior Brandon Nadel earned a perfect score on the college-level Advanced Placement computer science principles exam from May 2023.

In 2007, only 12 percent of those taking the AP Computer Science test were underrepresented minorities, but in 2017 that figure rose to 20 percent, or 22,199 out of 111,262.