Is SchoolPorch free?+
We're testing SchoolPorch with families right now. Prices will be set after the test — until then, it's free.
Do you store my child's data?+
No. Your children's information is saved on your family's own devices. Syncing between them is end-to-end encrypted with a key only your devices hold, so we can't read it. AI requests are masked and pass through without being stored. We keep only your account email, plan and usage counts.
Which school systems work?+
Enter your ZIP code and we find your district and the system it uses. In ParentVUE districts, the optional home-computer app syncs grades while your password stays on your computer. Everywhere else, you can bring in school emails and photos of report cards and letters.
Which languages are supported?+
English plus 20 more: Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Haitian Creole, Tagalog, French, Somali, Amharic, Farsi, Urdu, Pashto, Bengali, Hindi, Japanese and Ukrainian.
Is the college coach a real person?+
No. It's an AI coach, not a human counselor. It works from official public data. For important decisions, please also talk with your school counselor.
Can my child use it alone?+
Yes, once you've set it up. You hand over the screen with your 4-digit parent code, and the tutor gives hints, not answers. For younger kids, we suggest sitting nearby at first.
Are the practice tests official?+
No. Our practice questions and mock tests are our own, written to match each test's format. They aren't official, and we're not affiliated with the test makers. For official practice, we link to free sources like College Board's Bluebook tests and Virginia's released SOL tests.