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Online School for Maui Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your schedule doesn’t follow a school bell, and neither does Forest Trail Academy. Whether you’re managing shifts at the Grand Wailea or the Hyatt Regency Maui, chasing swells on the North Shore, or building a remote career while soaking in island life, you need an accredited school that bends to your family’s reality, not the other way around. FTA gives Maui students a full K-12 education on their terms, from anywhere on the island.
Why Maui Families Choose FTA
Maui’s economy runs on hospitality, and a lot of parents pulling shifts at places like Marriott Wailea Beach or working the front desk at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort simply can’t guarantee their kids have a parent home by 3 p.m. every day. FTA’s fully asynchronous model means your student isn’t waiting on a live class, they’re working through accredited coursework at whatever hour works for your household. It’s the same flexibility that Maui’s growing remote-worker community has come to expect from their own jobs, now applied to K-12 education. And with Hawaii’s cost of living consistently among the highest in the nation, families appreciate that FTA delivers a rigorous, accredited education at a tuition that doesn’t require a second mortgage.
For Maui’s competitive athletes, FTA is a genuine game-changer. If your keiki is training with Maui Canoe Club, putting in morning sessions at Hookipa Beach Park, or competing on the outrigger paddling circuit across the islands, the standard school calendar is a constant obstacle. Missing class for regattas, traveling to competitions on the mainland, or simply needing the afternoon free for water time, none of that has to mean falling behind. FTA students at Baldwin High School and King Kekaulike High level have made the switch and kept their athletic careers on track while earning a diploma that every University of Hawaii campus and mainland college recognizes without question.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Maui 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 Maui
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Maui-area school
- Start coursework within days, no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Maui?
Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Hawaii universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Maui?
Yes, open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Hawaii FTA Community
Maui families are part of FTA’s larger Hawaii community. Learn more about FTA for all Hawaii students →
Online High School in Maui, Grades 9 to 12
Most Maui 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 Maui 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 Maui Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
