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Online School for Milwaukee Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your child deserves an education that works around your real life — not the other way around. Milwaukee families know this better than most: MPS carries some of the lowest graduation rates in Wisconsin, Catholic schools like Marquette University High and St. Thomas More are excellent but cost thousands a year, and if you’re on a shift schedule at a plant like Harley-Davidson or Fincantieri Marinette Marine, the traditional school-day clock simply doesn’t fit your household. Whether your student is a young athlete chasing a Bucks or Brewers dream, a child in a multilingual home on the South Side, or a teen who just needs a fresh start, Forest Trail Academy gives you a Cognia-accredited K–12 education that bends to your schedule instead of forcing your family to bend to it.
Why Milwaukee Families Choose FTA
Milwaukee is a city of hard workers and tight-knit communities. In neighborhoods from Riverwest to Bay View to the Near North Side, parents are juggling double shifts, managing household schedules that don’t line up with a 7:45 a.m. bell, and watching their kids fall through the cracks of an overcrowded MPS system that’s struggling under real pressure. At Forest Trail Academy, there’s no fixed class time. Your student logs in when it works — before a morning practice, after a late-night shift, on Saturday afternoon. The coursework is self-paced, the teachers are real and responsive, and the diploma carries Cognia accreditation that every University of Wisconsin campus and hundreds of colleges nationwide fully recognize.
Milwaukee’s Black and Latino communities — families from the Near West Side to Lincoln Village — often face the sharpest gap between what MPS offers and what their kids actually need. FTA’s open enrollment means you don’t wait for September. You don’t re-apply every year. You don’t lose credits when life forces a move. Student athletes training at local clubs, teens working part-time at Summerfest grounds or the Milwaukee Public Market, homeschool co-op families wanting an accredited diploma track — all of them find that FTA fits in a way traditional school never did. And because enrollment stays open year-round, a student who’s had a rough semester can start fresh next week, not next fall.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Milwaukee and nationwide.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study before training, after your shift, on weekends.
- Open Enrollment: Start any week — no waiting for September.
- Same School Through Every Change: Military PCS, relocations, and life changes don’t interrupt enrollment.
Getting Started from Milwaukee
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Milwaukee-area school
- Start coursework within days — no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Milwaukee?
Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Wisconsin universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Milwaukee?
Yes — open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Wisconsin FTA Community
Milwaukee families are part of FTA’s larger Wisconsin community. Learn more about FTA for all Wisconsin students →
Forest Trail Academy | 2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 | 800-890-6269
FTA Programs Available to You
Forest Trail Academy offers the complete K-12 curriculum to students in your area. All programs are 100% online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
Elementary School (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
Accredited elementary curriculum covering reading, math, science, and social studies. Students progress at their own pace with certified teacher support.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
FTA middle school prepares students for high school with rigorous core subjects and academic counseling on a flexible schedule.
High School (Grades 9-12)
Our Cognia-accredited high school diploma program includes all graduation requirements plus AP courses and college-prep guidance. Recognized by 1,000+ universities worldwide.
Homeschool Programs
FTA homeschool support gives families the academic structure, certified teachers, and official transcripts that colleges require.
Tuition and Enrollment
Tuition from $255.75/month. Open enrollment year-round. Contact admissions to start today.
