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Online School for Newark Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family’s situation is a little different from the typical Newark household, and that’s exactly why you’re here. Whether you’re a University of Delaware faculty family juggling a research schedule, an international family settling into campus life on Main Street, or a business family commuting between Newark and Wilmington who needs something that bends around your life, Forest Trail Academy was built for exactly this. You deserve a school that keeps up with you, not the other way around.
Why Newark Families Choose FTA
Newark is a university city, and the families here are used to thinking differently about education. Many parents at UD, from the Biden School of Public Policy to the College of Engineering, have seen firsthand what rigorous, self-directed learning looks like. FTA mirrors that mindset: your student sets the pace, digs deep into subjects that interest them, and earns a diploma that any admissions office will respect. For families on Elkton Road or just across the border in Avondale or Kennett Square, PA, FTA also solves the cross-state school district headache entirely. One enrollment, no district boundaries, no transfers.
Newark’s proximity to Wilmington means a lot of families here work in finance, law, or corporate headquarters, Delaware’s famously business-friendly environment draws executives whose schedules don’t run on a school bell. If your student travels with you to Wilmington for meetings, or you’re relocating within the I-95 corridor, FTA’s open enrollment means there’s no gap, no scramble to re-register, and no lost credits. Families near Newark Charter School or Cab Calloway School of the Arts who didn’t get a spot in the lottery, or who tried traditional online options that felt like screen-watching, consistently tell us FTA feels different, because the coursework is genuinely challenging and the support is real.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Newark 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 Newark
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Newark-area school
- Start coursework within days, no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Newark?
Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Delaware universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Newark?
Yes, open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Delaware FTA Community
Newark families are part of FTA’s larger Delaware community. Learn more about FTA for all Delaware students →
Online High School in Newark, Grades 9 to 12
Most Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
