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Online School for Lexington Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family lives in one of America’s most distinctive cities, the Horse Capital of the World, and if your child is a competitive equestrian athlete logging early-morning barn hours, weekend show circuits, and long drives to regional competitions, a traditional school schedule simply wasn’t built for that life. Forest Trail Academy gives Lexington families a fully accredited K-12 online school that bends around your child’s real schedule, not the other way around. Whether you’re in the heart of Lexington, out in the Bluegrass countryside near a working horse farm, or part of a Toyota family on rotating shifts, FTA fits the way your life actually runs.
Why Lexington Families Choose FTA
Lexington sits at the center of one of the most demanding youth equestrian communities in the country. Young riders at barns like Spy Coast Farm or competing on the Kentucky Hunter Jumper circuit don’t have the luxury of sitting in a classroom from 8 to 3. They’re up before sunrise, they’re on the road to competitions in Louisville, Cincinnati, and beyond, and they need an academic program that earns real college credit and keeps pace with ambition. FTA’s self-paced, asynchronous coursework means your student can hit the books between rides, during travel, or late in the evening, and never fall behind because of a horse show weekend. That Cognia accreditation matters too: University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, and Georgetown College all recognize FTA’s diploma without question.
Lexington’s academic culture runs deep, it’s a university town, and parents here hold high expectations for rigor and college readiness. We get that. FTA offers college-prep and honors-level courses taught by certified teachers, with a full transcript and counselor support built in. For families tied to Toyota Manufacturing in Georgetown or the broader manufacturing and agriculture economy of the Bluegrass region, the flexibility of open enrollment is just as valuable. If your family’s schedule shifts, if you relocate, or if your child simply needs a fresh start mid-year, FTA’s open enrollment means there’s never a wait. Start any week, transfer credits seamlessly, and continue with the same school through every change life throws at you.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Lexington 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 Lexington
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Lexington-area school
- Start coursework within days, no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Lexington?
Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Kentucky universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Lexington?
Yes, open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Kentucky FTA Community
Lexington families are part of FTA’s larger Kentucky community. Learn more about FTA for all Kentucky students →
Online High School in Lexington, Grades 9 to 12
Most Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
