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Online School for St. Louis Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your child’s education shouldn’t depend on which zip code you landed in when you moved to St. Louis. Whether you’re in Ladue, south city, or anywhere in between, Forest Trail Academy gives your family a consistent, accredited K–12 education that travels with you, not one that gets left behind when the district map doesn’t work in your favor. If you’ve watched the sharp divide between St. Louis City schools and the suburban districts of Webster Groves or Kirkwood and wondered whether there’s a better path, there is.
Why St. Louis Families Choose FTA
St. Louis is a city of strivers. Families connected to Boeing’s defense operations, Anheuser-Busch’s corporate campus, and Edward Jones’ massive financial headquarters know what it means to work demanding schedules, and they need a school that keeps pace with real life. When a parent’s shift at a biotech firm in the Cortex Innovation District runs late, or a Washington University researcher family needs flexibility for international travel, a fixed school bell simply doesn’t fit. FTA’s self-paced online model means your student can study before practice, after dinner, or on a Saturday morning without falling behind or missing a deadline set by someone who doesn’t know your family’s rhythm.
St. Louis City schools have faced real, well-documented challenges for years, overcrowding, funding gaps, and inconsistent outcomes that leave parents anxious about their child’s future. Even if you’re zoned for a strong district like Kirkwood or Webster Groves, you might be dealing with a child who’s bored, anxious, or just not thriving in a traditional classroom. FTA isn’t a last resort, it’s a deliberate choice. Our students include competitive athletes, kids of traveling executives, learners who need more time on a concept, and gifted students who want to move faster than any classroom allows. St. Louis families who’ve made the switch tell us the same thing: they wish they’d done it sooner.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near St. Louis 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 St. Louis
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your St. Louis-area school
- Start coursework within days, no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near St. Louis?
Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Missouri universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from St. Louis?
Yes, open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Missouri FTA Community
St. Louis families are part of FTA’s larger Missouri community. Learn more about FTA for all Missouri students →
Online High School in St Louis, Grades 9 to 12
Most St Louis 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 St Louis 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 St Louis Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
