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Online School for Jackson Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family deserves a real education option — one that doesn’t depend on whether the district has enough funding to keep the lights on or enough teachers to fill every classroom. Jackson is Mississippi’s capital city, and yet Jackson Public Schools have faced some of the most persistent infrastructure and resource challenges in the country. If you’ve been searching for something better — something accredited, flexible, and built around your child — Forest Trail Academy is worth a serious look.
Why Jackson Families Choose FTA
Whether you’re a military family stationed near Camp Shelby, a faith-based household that homeschools but wants an accredited diploma your child can actually use for college, or a Jackson parent who’s simply tired of the uncertainty in the local school system, FTA was built for families like yours. You don’t have to choose between a quality education and the flexibility your life requires. FTA’s self-paced, online curriculum lets your student move at their own pace — faster through subjects they’ve already mastered, slower through the ones that need more attention.
Jackson families also know that things change. Camp Shelby deployments shift schedules. Jobs move. Life doesn’t follow a school calendar. That’s exactly why FTA’s open enrollment and year-round structure matters — your child’s education doesn’t pause every time your circumstances change. Christian families in the Jackson area have found that FTA’s secular-neutral curriculum pairs well with faith-based values taught at home, while still delivering the Cognia-accredited diploma that Mississippi colleges and universities recognize without question. Jackson State University, Millsaps College, Belhaven University — FTA graduates have gone on to all of them.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Jackson 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 Jackson
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Jackson-area school
- Start coursework within days — no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Jackson?
Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Mississippi universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Jackson?
Yes — open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Mississippi FTA Community
Jackson families are part of FTA’s larger Mississippi community. Learn more about FTA for all Mississippi 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.
