For elite student athletes, traditional high school schedules don’t work. 5am ice hockey practice, cross-country travel for tournaments, multiple training sessions per day — and then showing up to a rigid 7-period school day that ignores all of it. Forest Trail Academy was built for athletes who refuse to choose between their sport and their education.
- NCAA-eligible program (critical for college recruiting and scholarship eligibility)
- Zero fixed class times — train at 5am, study at midnight if needed
- Year-round open enrollment — start training camp schedule any time
- Self-paced: complete coursework during offseason, maintain GPA during season
- Full AP course catalog for athletes building strong college applications
- One accredited transcript that follows you from high school to college recruitment
NCAA Eligibility: Forest Trail Academy meets NCAA eligibility requirements. Students must complete 16 core courses with a minimum 2.3 GPA (Division I) or 2.2 GPA (Division II). FTA’s course catalog covers all required core areas: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and approved electives. Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center using your FTA transcript.
Sports We Serve: Baseball, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, golf, swimming, gymnastics, track and field, volleyball, wrestling, lacrosse, hockey, softball, cross country, competitive cheerleading, dance, and more. If your sport demands a non-traditional schedule, FTA is your school.
- Baseball players: Complete coursework in winter (November-January), maintain enrollment during spring season
- Competitive swimmers: Study between morning and afternoon practices
- Equestrian athletes: School from the barn or competition venue
- Tennis players on the junior circuit: Study from hotels, airports, tournament sites
College Recruitment + FTA: College coaches don’t care where you went to high school — they care about your GPA, test scores, athletic stats, and NCAA eligibility. FTA provides all the academic documentation coaches and college admissions need. Many Division I athletes in baseball, soccer, tennis, and swimming have graduated from FTA.
- Is FTA officially NCAA-eligible? Yes — FTA courses have been reviewed for NCAA eligibility requirements
- How does a college coach verify my FTA transcript? FTA provides official transcripts directly to colleges and the NCAA Eligibility Center
- Can I take AP courses at FTA while training full-time? Yes — all AP courses are self-paced
- What GPA do I need to maintain for NCAA eligibility? 2.3 for Division I, 2.2 for Division II — FTA academic counselors help athletes stay on track
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Founded in 2007, Forest Trail Academy has served over 10,000 students with a Cognia-accredited K-12 program. Open enrollment year-round. Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online. Our admissions team is ready to help your family get started immediately.
