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theverge ai · July 5, 2026

Wealthy families pay $75k for AI schools with zero proven results

private schools like alpha are charging up to $75,000 for ai-guided education despite offering no performance metrics or evidence of improved outcomes.

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wealthy families are paying upwards of $75,000 per year to enroll their children in ai-based schools like alpha and forge prep. these programs replace traditional instruction with ai tutors and interactive projects, yet they do not track or publish academic performance metrics. co-founders like alpha's mackenzie price also intend to exclude 'hot-button social issues' from the curriculum. this shift turns students into beta testers for unproven technology, prioritizing disruption over pedagogical evidence.

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