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Online School for Philadelphia Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your child deserves a quality education, and if you’ve been watching Philadelphia’s public schools struggle with overcrowding, aging buildings, and stretched budgets, you already know that “good enough” isn’t cutting it. Whether your family has roots in West Philadelphia, Kensington, or South Philly’s growing immigrant communities, you’re not alone in looking for something better. Forest Trail Academy gives Philadelphia families a fully accredited K-12 online option that puts your child’s progress first, not a zip code.
Why Philadelphia Families Choose FTA
Philadelphia is one of America’s most culturally rich cities, and its families have needs that a single school model can’t meet. If your child is a young performer training at the Curtis Institute of Music, auditioning for productions at the Walnut Street Theatre, or building a portfolio for Philadelphia’s vibrant arts scene, a rigid 8-to-3 schedule gets in the way. FTA’s self-paced curriculum means your student can study around rehearsals, auditions, and performances without falling behind or missing out. Families from West African, Latino, and Asian communities, many in neighborhoods like Northeast Philadelphia and Olney, also choose FTA because our accredited US diploma carries the weight needed for college admissions, work authorization, and long-term opportunity right here in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia’s Catholic homeschool community has long known that faith and academics aren’t in conflict, and FTA fits naturally alongside that tradition. You stay in control of your child’s values and schedule while FTA delivers a full, rigorous curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. We’re also a natural fit for families who move frequently: whether you’re connected to the Navy Yard, transferring jobs within the region, or simply relocating between neighborhoods, enrollment at FTA never resets. Your child keeps their grades, their progress, and their school, no interruptions, no re-enrollment drama, no losing credit.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Philadelphia-area school
- Start coursework within days, no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Philadelphia?
Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Pennsylvania universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Philadelphia?
Yes, open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Pennsylvania FTA Community
Philadelphia families are part of FTA’s larger Pennsylvania community. Learn more about FTA for all Pennsylvania students →
Online High School in Philadelphia, Grades 9 to 12
Most Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
