Who We Are
About NJCSL
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making computer science education accessible for all students across New Jersey.
Our Mission
The New Jersey Computer Science League (NJCSL) was founded to bridge the gap in access to competitive computer science education. We offer four ACSL divisions — Elementary, Classroom, Junior, and Intermediate — so students from elementary school through high school can compete at a level that fits them.
We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation or school affiliation, deserves the opportunity to develop computational thinking skills and compete at a high level.
What is ACSL?
The American Computer Science League (ACSL) is a premier computer science competition that challenges students with problems in computer science topics including algorithms, data structures, and programming. NJCSL brings ACSL competitions to New Jersey students through four divisions — Elementary, Classroom, Junior, and Intermediate.
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Our First Season in Numbers
In our inaugural year, NJCSL students proved what access can do. Two teams took on the American Computer Science League — and six of our students went all the way to the Finals, with one bringing home a gold medal.
Teams Fielded
Competing across our first full ACSL season
Finalists
Advanced to the ACSL Finals round
Gold Medalist
Top honors at the ACSL Finals
Meet Our Team
Dedicated students and advisors working to make computer science education accessible for all.
Advisors
Deepika Macherla
ACSL Advisor
Regulatory Business Analyst
Ali Khan
Outreach Advisor
Lead QA Analyst
Founders
Siddharth Mirchandani
Co-Founder & President
Edison Academy Magnet School
Ansh Shah
Co-Founder & Vice President
John P. Stevens High School
Regional Directors
Selena Shanker
North Jersey Region Director
Summit High School
TBD
Central Jersey Region Director
TBD
South Jersey Region Director
Fiscally Sponsored by Hack Club
We are proud to be fiscally sponsored by Hack Club, a global nonprofit network of high school hackers and makers. This partnership ensures transparency, accountability, and sustainable growth as we expand our reach across New Jersey.
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Help Us Reach the Next Class
Donations run through HCB, Hack Club's non-profit finance platform, and go straight to the season — entry fees, study materials, and the costs of bringing ACSL to more New Jersey classrooms. Gifts are tax-deductible.