Computer Science
AP Computer Science A
A College Board-aligned course that prepares students for the AP Computer Science A exam in May.
Level
High School
Length
2 semesters
Format
Online, teacher-led
Tuition
$450
A College Board-aligned course that prepares students for the AP Computer Science A exam in May. Students write Java code every week in a browser-based editor with automatic feedback, and meet their teacher in a weekly live lab.
Your teacher, Daniel Ortiz, grades every assignment, holds weekly office hours and replies to messages within one school day.
What you will learn
- Java basics, variables and data types
- Control structures and loops
- Classes, objects and inheritance
- Arrays, ArrayLists and 2D arrays
- Recursion, searching and sorting
- AP exam review and two full practice exams
Course details
| Prerequisites | Algebra I |
| Weekly time | 5–7 hours |
| Start dates | Fall (Aug 24), Spring (Jan 11), Summer (Jun 7) |
| Credit | 0.5 credit per semester (high school) or 3 college credit hours (dual credit) |
| Rating | 4.9 / 5 (sample) |
How it works
- Video lessons and readings, available 24/7
- Weekly live class or lab (recorded)
- Graded assignments with written feedback
- Progress visible in the Student and Parent Portals
Fall 2027 applications are open
Priority deadline March 1. No application fee for Texas residents.