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Online School for Tampa Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family’s life in Tampa doesn’t slow down for a school schedule — and it shouldn’t have to. Whether you’re stationed at MacDill Air Force Base, working shifts in Tampa’s booming tech and finance sector, or raising grandchildren near the bay, you deserve a school that fits around your life, not the other way around. Forest Trail Academy gives Tampa families a fully accredited, self-paced K-12 education that moves with you.
Why Tampa Families Choose FTA
Tampa is one of the most dynamic cities in Florida, and its families reflect that. MacDill Air Force Base — home of CENTCOM and SOCOM — brings thousands of military families to the Tampa Bay area every year, many of whom face PCS orders, deployments, and unpredictable schedules that make traditional schooling incredibly hard to sustain. FTA’s open enrollment and location-independent model means a child stationed at MacDill today can keep the exact same teachers, curriculum, and progress if orders send the family to another state tomorrow. No lost credits, no starting over.
It’s not just military families, either. Tampa’s growing professional community — from Citigroup and Raymond James employees working demanding hours downtown to parents juggling Lightning season schedules and Buccaneers game-day commitments — finds that FTA’s flexible, asynchronous model fits the way Tampa people actually live. We also work with a lot of grandparents in the Tampa Bay area who are raising grandchildren and need an accredited school that’s easy to manage from home. Whatever brought you to us, we’re glad you’re here.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Tampa 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 Tampa
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Tampa-area school
- Start coursework within days — no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Tampa?
Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Florida universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Tampa?
Yes — open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Florida FTA Community
Tampa families are part of FTA’s larger Florida community. Learn more about FTA for all Florida students →
Forest Trail Academy | 2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 | 800-890-6269
FTA Programs Available to You
Forest Trail Academy offers the complete K-12 curriculum to students in your area. All programs are 100% online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
Elementary School (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
Accredited elementary curriculum covering reading, math, science, and social studies. Students progress at their own pace with certified teacher support.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
FTA middle school prepares students for high school with rigorous core subjects and academic counseling on a flexible schedule.
High School (Grades 9-12)
Our Cognia-accredited high school diploma program includes all graduation requirements plus AP courses and college-prep guidance. Recognized by 1,000+ universities worldwide.
Homeschool Programs
FTA homeschool support gives families the academic structure, certified teachers, and official transcripts that colleges require.
Tuition and Enrollment
Tuition from $255.75/month. Open enrollment year-round. Contact admissions to start today.
