A programming contest run by Stanford ACM for high school students, modeled on the college-level ACM-ICPC and aimed at Bay Area students exploring computer science. Teams of one to three students solve 9 to 15 algorithmic problems, with submissions judged on hidden test cases. Separate Novice and Advanced divisions group newer and more experienced programmers, and the contest is held in person at Stanford each winter.
Offered by Stanford ACM. Competition for high school students in Stanford, California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Computer Science, Math
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. ProCo Programming Contest is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Stanford, California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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