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Online School for Charlotte Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family chose Charlotte for the opportunity it offers , and Forest Trail Academy is here to make sure your child's education keeps up. Whether you've just relocated from New York, New Jersey, or California for a role at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, or Honeywell, or you're a Fort Bragg family commuting into the Charlotte metro, you already know that waiting for the next September enrollment window isn't always an option. FTA's fully accredited online K–12 program lets your student start any week of the year , no enrollment gaps, no scrambling for a school-district transfer.
Why Charlotte Families Choose FTA
Charlotte's exploding as the fastest-growing major city in the Southeast, and that growth means thousands of families land here mid-school-year with zero warning. When you've accepted a position at one of the city's Fortune 500 anchors and your household is suddenly mid-move, the last thing you need is a school district telling you to wait three weeks for paperwork to clear. FTA's open enrollment means your child can start coursework within days of your decision , not months. Our students have transitioned from traditional Charlotte-area schools like Myers Park High, Providence High, and South Mecklenburg, and their credits transferred seamlessly.
Charlotte's growing Latino community also finds FTA to be a strong fit. Our bilingual enrollment support and flexible, self-paced curriculum mean students who are still building English fluency can progress at a pace that works for them without the pressure of a fixed classroom schedule. And for families connected to Fort Bragg who've settled in the Charlotte metro , whether you're in Concord, Gastonia, or right in Uptown , FTA's “same school through every PCS” promise means your student doesn't restart from scratch every time orders change.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Charlotte 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 Charlotte
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Charlotte-area school
- Start coursework within days , no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA's diploma recognized near Charlotte?
Yes , our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all North Carolina universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Charlotte?
Yes , open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the North Carolina FTA Community
Charlotte families are part of FTA's larger North Carolina community. Learn more about FTA for all North Carolina students →
Online High School in Charlotte, Grades 9 to 12
Most Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
