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Online School for Indianapolis Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family’s life in Indianapolis doesn’t slow down for a school bell, and it shouldn’t have to. Whether your teen is logging hours at Indianapolis Motor Speedway chasing a dream in motorsports, or your family relocated to Indy for a research role at Eli Lilly, or you’ve built a strong homeschool tradition right here in Marion County, Forest Trail Academy gives your child a fully accredited K-12 education that works around your real life. FTA puts you in control of the schedule so your student can pursue what makes Indianapolis home, without falling behind academically.
Why Indianapolis Families Choose FTA
Indianapolis is a city of driven people. The motorsports culture around the Speedway means plenty of kids are training, competing, or apprenticing with teams from a young age, and a traditional school calendar just doesn’t fit that life. At the same time, Eli Lilly’s global headquarters brings international research families to the city who need a school that travels with them, accepts prior coursework, and doesn’t reset a student’s progress every time a parent’s assignment changes. FTA handles all of that. Our open enrollment means you can start any week of the year, and our self-paced courses mean your student moves forward on their timetable, not the district’s.
Marion County has one of Indiana’s strongest homeschool communities, and many local families already know that a one-size classroom isn’t the only path. FTA builds on that spirit, adding Cognia accreditation, certified teachers, and a diploma that every Indiana university accepts. Families connected to Fort Harrison’s military history and the current VA presence in Indianapolis also find FTA invaluable: when a PCS order comes through or a parent’s service schedule shifts, your child’s enrollment and credits stay intact. And with the NCAA headquartered right here in Indy, student-athletes in the city understand better than most how demanding a dual commitment can be. FTA’s flexibility makes it possible to compete at a high level and graduate on track.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Indianapolis-area school
- Start coursework within days, no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Indianapolis?
Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Indiana universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Indianapolis?
Yes, open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Indiana FTA Community
Indianapolis families are part of FTA’s larger Indiana community. Learn more about FTA for all Indiana students →
Online High School in Indianapolis, Grades 9 to 12
Most Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
