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Online School for Albuquerque Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family lives in one of New Mexico’s most dynamic cities — home to Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia National Laboratories, a booming film industry, and rich Native American and Latino heritage that shapes everything here. Whether you’re a KAFB or Sandia Labs family navigating a PCS move, a parent who’s watched Albuquerque Public Schools struggle to serve 85,000 students, or someone simply looking for a better fit, Forest Trail Academy gives your child a fully accredited K-12 education on your terms. You don’t have to settle for a one-size-fits-all classroom when there’s a flexible, rigorous alternative built for families just like yours.
Why Albuquerque Families Choose FTA
Albuquerque is a city of professionals with demanding schedules — engineers at Sandia National Labs, airmen and officers at Kirtland AFB, set workers and crew on ABQ Studios productions, and small business owners serving one of New Mexico’s largest metro areas. APS does its best, but with 85,000 students spread across dozens of schools, individual attention is hard to come by. At FTA, your student works at their own pace with a dedicated teacher, no crowded hallways, and no rigid bell schedule that competes with your family’s real life. It’s a better fit for the way Albuquerque families actually live.
For military families at Kirtland, FTA’s open enrollment and consistent curriculum mean a PCS order doesn’t mean starting over at a new school mid-semester. For Native American and Latino families who want culturally aware, individualized instruction outside a large district setting, FTA’s self-paced model puts the parent — not the system — back in control. And if your family is part of Albuquerque’s fast-growing creative economy, FTA’s flexibility means your young actor, filmmaker, or musician can train and study without one canceling out the other. You stay enrolled, you stay on track, no matter what changes.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Albuquerque-area school
- Start coursework within days — no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Albuquerque?
Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all New Mexico universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Albuquerque?
Yes — open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the New Mexico FTA Community
Albuquerque families are part of FTA’s larger New Mexico community. Learn more about FTA for all New Mexico 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.
