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Online School for Colorado Springs Families | Forest Trail Academy
If your family is stationed at Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, or Schriever SFB, or if you’re simply tired of navigating overcrowded district schools while juggling your child’s sports training and a busy schedule, you already know how hard it is to find an education that bends to your life instead of the other way around. Forest Trail Academy is built for exactly that. It’s fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment any week of the year, so whether you’re mid-PCS, in the middle of a competitive athletics season, or just ready for something better, you can start without waiting.
Why Colorado Springs Families Choose Forest Trail Academy
Colorado Springs has one of the highest concentrations of military families in the country, and that shapes everything, including how you need your child’s school to work. When orders come through and you’re relocating from Fort Carson to Schriever SFB or leaving for a new duty station entirely, the last thing you want is your kid losing credits or falling behind because their new school runs on a different schedule. FTA’s open, year-round enrollment means there’s no gap. Your child keeps their same teacher relationships, their same curriculum, and their same momentum, no matter when the PCS happens or where the family lands next. Families connected to NORAD/NORTHCOM and the broader defense community here have made FTA a go-to solution precisely because military life doesn’t pause for the school calendar.
Colorado Springs is also home to the United States Air Force Academy, and that creates a uniquely motivated student population, young people who are serious about academics, athletics, and long-term goals that require real transcripts and real credentials. If your son or daughter is training at the Olympic Training Center, competing in club sports, or working toward a cadet appointment, FTA’s schedule-free coursework means they can log their hours at 5am before practice or at night after conditioning, without falling behind. Student athletes from across the Pikes Peak region use FTA to stay academically competitive while keeping their training load intact. That combination is nearly impossible at a traditional brick-and-mortar school.
What You Get with FTA
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is recognized by UCCS, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Christian, Air Force Academy and all US public and private universities.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study at 6am before training, after your shift, on weekends, whatever fits your Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs
- Call or Submit an Inquiry: Reach our admissions team at 800-890-6269, they know the Colorado Springs area and can answer local questions.
- Submit Previous Transcripts: FTA evaluates credits from any Colorado Springs-area school.
- Start Learning: Coursework begins within days. No waiting.
Questions About Online School in Colorado Springs?
Q: Is FTA’s diploma recognized by Colorado universities?
A: Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by UCCS, Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Christian, Air Force Academy, all Colorado public universities, and 1,000+ colleges nationwide.
Q: Can we start mid-year from Colorado Springs?
A: Yes, open enrollment means you can start any week.
Q: How does online proctoring work for Colorado Springs students?
A: Fully remote, webcam-based. No testing center needed anywhere in Colorado Springs.
Part of the Colorado FTA Community
Colorado Springs families are part of Forest Trail Academy’s broader Colorado community. Learn more about FTA for Colorado students here →
Online High School in Colorado Springs, Grades 9 to 12
Most Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
