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Online School for Hattiesburg Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family’s life in Hattiesburg doesn’t follow a standard school schedule, and your child’s education shouldn’t have to either. Whether you’re a University of Southern Mississippi staff family juggling shifting semester demands, a Camp Shelby household managing deployment cycles and PCS moves, or a nurse working rotating shifts at Forrest General Hospital, Forest Trail Academy gives your K-12 student a fully accredited online school that keeps up with real life. Families from Lamar and Forrest counties already drive into Hattiesburg as their hub, now your child’s school can come to you, wherever you are.
Why Hattiesburg Families Choose FTA
Hattiesburg sits at a crossroads that creates unique educational pressure on families. Camp Shelby, one of the nation’s largest National Guard training centers, means many households here live with unpredictable schedules, temporary duty assignments, and the real possibility of a mid-year relocation. Traditional Hattiesburg-area schools like Oak Grove High or Petal High are excellent, but they can’t pause enrollment when a family gets orders or a parent’s shift work makes the morning drop-off line impossible. FTA can. Your child stays in the same school, with the same curriculum and the same support team, no matter what changes around them.
The growing medical corridor along US-98 and the expansion at Forrest General Hospital means more Hattiesburg parents are working irregular healthcare hours, evenings, weekends, overnight. Rural families coming in from Purvis, Columbia Road, and the surrounding Forrest and Lamar county communities often have long commutes on top of that. FTA’s self-paced model means a student can log in at 6 a.m. before a parent leaves for a hospital shift, or finish coursework on a Sunday afternoon. There’s no bell schedule to chase, no carpool to coordinate, and no attendance policy that punishes a family for simply living a full life.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Hattiesburg-area school
- Start coursework within days, no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Hattiesburg?
Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Mississippi universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Hattiesburg?
Yes, open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Mississippi FTA Community
Hattiesburg families are part of FTA’s larger Mississippi community. Learn more about FTA for all Mississippi students →
Online High School in Hattiesburg, Grades 9 to 12
Most Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
