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Online School for Honolulu Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family’s education shouldn’t be held hostage by geography, price tags, or a school calendar that doesn’t bend. Whether you’re stationed at Pearl Harbor Naval Station or Hickam AFB and dreading another mid-year school transfer, or you’re a Honolulu family staring down 0,000-a-year tuition at Punahou or Iolani, Forest Trail Academy gives you a fully accredited K–12 online option that moves with you — and fits your budget. For the Japanese, Filipino, and Pacific Islander families across O‘ahu who want a U.S. diploma their kids can use at any university in the country, FTA delivers exactly that, starting any week of the year.
Why Honolulu Families Choose FTA
Military life on O‘ahu is rewarding, but the PCS cycle is relentless. Families attached to Pearl Harbor Naval Station, Hickam AFB, Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kāne‘ohe Bay, or Schofield Barracks know the drill: orders come in, you’ve got weeks to uproot, and somehow your kid’s transcript has to survive the chaos. With FTA, there’s no re-enrollment, no new teacher getting up to speed, no lost credits. Your child stays in the same school, with the same curriculum, from O‘ahu to the next duty station — wherever the Navy, Army, Air Force, or Marines sends your family next.
For non-military Honolulu families, the math is just as compelling. Private K–12 tuition on O‘ahu routinely runs 5,000–0,000 per year at schools like Punahou, Iolani, and Le Jardin Academy. FTA’s tuition is a fraction of that, and you’re getting a Cognia-accredited diploma that every University of Hawaii campus, Chaminade University, Hawaii Pacific University, and thousands of mainland colleges will accept without question. For immigrant families working toward a U.S. diploma for their children — families who’ve built roots here from Japan, the Philippines, Tonga, Samoa, or anywhere across the Pacific — FTA’s structured, self-paced model lets students study in the time they have, earn a credential that counts, and open doors that stay open.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Honolulu 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 Honolulu
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Honolulu-area school
- Start coursework within days — no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Honolulu?
Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Hawaii universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Honolulu?
Yes — open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Hawaii FTA Community
Honolulu families are part of FTA’s larger Hawaii community. Learn more about FTA for all Hawaii 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.
