Time4Learning's high school tier bills per course, per month — so a full course load adds up fast. Lumi High is one flat price for your teen's entire curriculum. Here's an honest 2026 comparison.
💡 Time4Learning's high school plan runs about $35–40 per student per month, with 7 courses included. Lumi High is included free with any Lumi Academy plan ($9.99/month) — every subject, a visual skill-path, and a parent dashboard with printable transcripts included.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Lumi High vs Time4Learning High School — every major feature, head to head.
Feature
🌟 Lumi High
📚 Time4Learning
Monthly Price
Free with Academy ($9.99/mo) — full course catalog
$30/course/mo — billed per subject
Cost for a Full Course Load
Free with Academy ($9.99/mo), every subject
$100–$150+/mo for 4–5 courses
Grade Range
Grades 9–12
PreK – 12th grade
Core Subjects
Math (Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2, Pre-Calc), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, US History, World History, US Government, Economics, English 9–12, Health, Digital Literacy
Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies + electives
AP Courses
✗ Not currently offered
Not a core offering
SAT Prep
✓ Built-in SAT placement module
Not a core focus
Pacing
Self-paced, mastery-based progression
Parent sets pace and grade level manually
Visual Progress Path
✓ Skill-path map with XP and streaks
Standard lesson list/dashboard
Parent Dashboard
✓ Printable transcripts & progress reports
Dashboard with progress reports
Accredited Diploma
✗ Not accredited — records for personal use
Not an accredited school itself
Free Trial
✓ Free trial available
Varies
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What Time4Learning Does Well
Time4Learning has offered a high school tier for years and is recognized by many state homeschool associations as a legitimate curriculum provider. Its per-course model means a family that only needs one or two subjects — say, filling a single credit gap — can pay for exactly what they need rather than a full-catalog subscription. It also spans PreK through 12th grade in one account, which is convenient for families with kids at very different ages.
✅ Time4Learning Strengths
Long track record in the homeschool community
Per-course billing can suit families who only need one or two credits
Covers PreK through 12th grade under one provider
Recognized by various state homeschool associations as a curriculum provider
Where Time4Learning Falls Short for a Full Course Load
The per-course pricing that helps families needing one subject becomes expensive fast for a full-time high schooler. A typical semester load of math, science, English, and history at $30/course/month adds up to $120/month — roughly four times Lumi High's flat rate. Families also report that pacing is largely parent-managed rather than adapting automatically to how a student is actually performing, and the presentation skews toward a traditional lesson-list format rather than a visual, game-like progress path that keeps teens motivated.
❌ Time4Learning Weaknesses (for full-time high school)
Per-course pricing — a full course load can cost 4x+ Lumi High's flat rate
No visual skill-path or streak system to keep teens engaged
Pacing is largely parent-managed rather than mastery-adaptive
No dedicated SAT prep module built into the core curriculum
Who Should Choose Each Platform
Choose Time4Learning if…
You only need one or two specific high school credits
You have kids spanning PreK through 12th and want one provider for all of them
You want a heavily parent-controlled lesson plan
Choose Lumi High if…
Your teen needs a full course load across multiple subjects
You want one flat monthly price instead of per-course billing
Your teen needs motivation — a visual skill-path, XP, and streaks help
You want built-in SAT prep and printable transcripts for your records
Why Families Are Switching from Time4Learning to Lumi High
Time4Learning's high school plan runs about $35–40 per student per month. Lumi High is included free with any Lumi Academy plan ($9.99/month) for the whole curriculum.
Lumi High's mastery-based pacing lets a student move faster through material they know and slow down where they need it — without a parent manually adjusting settings.
A visual skill-path with XP and streaks gives teens a reason to log in and keep going, instead of a static lesson list.
Built-in SAT placement helps families plan ahead without a separate test-prep subscription.
Printable transcripts and a parent dashboard make homeschool record-keeping simple.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Time4Learning's high school pricing work?
Time4Learning's high school tier is priced per course, at $30/course/month, rather than a single flat subscription. A full course load across several subjects can add up quickly compared to a flat per-teen or per-family price.
Is Lumi High cheaper than Time4Learning for a full course load?
Lumi High covers the full course catalog for your teen (math, science, English, history, and electives) and is included free with any Lumi Academy plan ($9.99/month). Time4Learning's high school plan runs about $35–40 per student per month.
Does Lumi High offer AP®-exam prep courses like some competitors?
No. Lumi High does not currently offer AP-designated courses. It focuses on core high school subjects — Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, US History, World History, US Government, Economics, English 9-12, Health, and Digital Literacy — plus a built-in SAT placement module.
Is Lumi High accredited?
No. Lumi High is not an accredited institution and does not issue official high school diplomas or transcripts recognized by colleges or universities. It provides curriculum-aligned content and printable progress records for personal homeschool record-keeping; parents are responsible for verifying compliance with their state's homeschool requirements.
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Every high school subject. Self-paced, mastery-based, and built to actually keep teens motivated.