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Online School for Boulder Families | Forest Trail Academy
If your child is training for their next triathlon at 5am, your family is living the Boulder startup life with unpredictable schedules, or you just want a rigorous academic program that doesn’t force you to fight Canyon Boulevard traffic twice a day, Forest Trail Academy was built for you. Boulder’s pace is unlike anywhere else in Colorado, and the right school should keep up with it.
Why Boulder Families Choose Forest Trail Academy
Boulder sits in a unique spot: you’re in one of the most educated cities in America, where CU Boulder sets a high academic bar and parents know how to research every decision thoroughly. You’re not looking for a shortcut, you’re looking for a program that can match your child’s potential. FTA’s Cognia-accredited curriculum is designed with exactly that standard in mind. Courses are rigorous, transcripts transfer cleanly, and a diploma from FTA carries the same weight at University of Colorado Boulder or Naropa University as one from any accredited private school in town.
Then there’s the Boulder lifestyle reality. Whether your teenager is logging 80-mile cycling weeks on the Diagonal Highway, your family works remotely for a tech startup on Pearl Street, or you simply value the flexibility that comes with living outside a rigid nine-to-five world, traditional school schedules weren’t designed for you. FTA’s fully asynchronous model means your student can study at 6am before a trail run in Chautauqua, finish coursework after an afternoon climb at the Flatirons, or work ahead during a slow week to bank time for a weekend race. Your child’s education fits around your life, not the other way around.
What You Get with FTA
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is recognized by University of Colorado Boulder, Naropa University, Colorado University and all US public and private universities.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study at 6am before training, after your shift, on weekends, whatever fits your Boulder lifestyle.
- Open Enrollment: Start any week of the year. No waiting for September or next semester.
- One School Through Every Change: PCS moves, relocations, and family changes don’t disrupt your child’s education at FTA.
How to Get Started from Boulder
- Call or Submit an Inquiry: Reach our admissions team at 800-890-6269, they know the Boulder area and can answer local questions.
- Submit Previous Transcripts: FTA evaluates credits from any Boulder-area school.
- Start Learning: Coursework begins within days. No waiting.
Questions About Online School in Boulder?
Q: Is FTA’s diploma recognized by Colorado universities?
A: Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by University of Colorado Boulder, Naropa University, Colorado University, all Colorado public universities, and 1,000+ colleges nationwide.
Q: Can we start mid-year from Boulder?
A: Yes, open enrollment means you can start any week.
Q: How does online proctoring work for Boulder students?
A: Fully remote, webcam-based. No testing center needed anywhere in Boulder.
Part of the Colorado FTA Community
Boulder families are part of Forest Trail Academy’s broader Colorado community. Learn more about FTA for Colorado students here →
Online High School in Boulder, Grades 9 to 12
Most Boulder families who search for online school are looking for high school. Forest Trail Academy’s online high school program for grades 9 through 12 carries the full graduation-requirement sequence, Advanced Placement courses, and NCAA-approved core courses for student athletes. Enrollment is open year-round, so a student can start any week rather than waiting for a semester.
Students in Boulder who are behind on credits can use online credit recovery to make up individual courses without repeating a year. Families moving mid-year can follow the sequence on our switch schools mid-year page. Tuition runs $3,069 to $4,269 per year depending on grade level, with monthly payment plans from $236 for elementary, $286 for middle school, and $336 for high school, plus a one-time $225 registration fee. See the tuition page for the full breakdown.
Programs Available to Boulder Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
