Our Accredited K-12 Online School are Accepting Students Across US.
- Established Online School with 10,000+ students since 2007
- 100% Online, Zero Hassle Learning Programs
- Graduates are Accepted in Universities and Colleges Worldwide
- Accredited Regionally, Nationally and Internationally
Forest Trail Academy is a leading online school in the state of Wyoming, nationwide and worldwide. We offer rigorous K-12 courses that meet state and national standards. Our school serves as a great alternative to traditional classroom-based education that empowers academic achievement. If you are looking for a flexible schedule to pursue your education, Forest Trail Academy is a great fit for you. Students who are enrolled with us are able to earn an education at home, on travel, or wherever with a laptop/desktop with an internet connection.
Online High School in Wyoming, Grades 9 to 12
Many Wyoming families searching for online school are looking for high school specifically. 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. Students enroll any week of the year and work at their own pace.
Wyoming teenagers behind on credits can use online credit recovery to make up individual courses without repeating a year, and families moving mid-year can see how transfers work on our switching schools mid-year page.
Free Wyoming Online Schools Compared With a Private Accredited Option
Wyoming runs free public virtual programs through participating districts, and for many families those are the right answer. They are state funded, so there is no tuition.
What a paid accredited private school adds is a different set of trade-offs: enrollment that opens any week rather than at set terms, coursework that is genuinely self-paced rather than tied to a class cohort, certified teachers assigned to each course, and smaller groups. Forest Trail Academy publishes its full cost rather than a starting price: $3,069 to $4,269 per year depending on grade level, with monthly payment plans from $236 for elementary to $336 for high school, plus a one-time $225 registration fee. Every fee is listed on the tuition page.
Wyoming does not currently appear on Forest Trail Academy’s published list of states whose education savings account funding we accept. If Wyoming introduces or expands a scholarship program, confirm eligibility with the Wyoming Department of Education before planning around it.
Wyoming families have long valued independence, and Forest Trail Academy was built for exactly that mindset. Whether your child lives in a remote corner of Carbon County or in the heart of Cheyenne, FTA delivers the same Cognia-accredited diploma, full AP catalog, and certified teachers that top-performing students anywhere in the country rely on. With open enrollment year-round and a self-paced model that fits Wyoming’s wide-open schedules, FTA is the online school Wyoming families have been waiting for.
Wyoming Homeschool Law, What Parents Need to Know
No notification required. No testing required. No curriculum approval. Complete freedom, one of the most permissive states in the nation.
Wyoming’s homeschool law is refreshingly simple: there is no state registration, no annual testing mandate, and no government approval of your chosen curriculum. Parents who withdraw their child from a public or private school to homeschool are not required to notify any school district or state agency. This means that enrolling your child in Forest Trail Academy fully satisfies Wyoming’s homeschool requirement from day one. Once enrolled, your child operates legally as a homeschooled student under Wyoming statute, and FTA serves as your accredited academic provider, handling curriculum, instruction, grading, transcripts, and diploma issuance. No paperwork to file with the state. No hoops to jump through. Just great education on your family’s terms.
Why Wyoming Families Choose Forest Trail Academy
- Cognia Accreditation: FTA holds Cognia accreditation, and FTA’s diploma is recognized by the University of Wyoming and all US public and private universities, giving Wyoming graduates a credential accepted everywhere it matters.
- Self-Paced Learning: Students in Wyoming study on their schedule, perfect for student athletes, rural families, working teenagers, and families with medical needs. Whether your child competes in rodeo, helps run the family ranch, or manages a health condition, FTA bends to your life.
- Open Enrollment Year-Round: Start any week, no waiting for September in Wyoming. Mid-year transfers, late enrollments, and fresh starts are all welcome any week of the year.
- Full AP Catalog: Not the 1-2 AP courses a rural Wyoming school might offer, FTA’s complete AP catalog is available from any location in Wyoming, giving students in Gillette or Rock Springs the same university-prep options as students in the most resourced districts in the country.
- Certified Teachers: 80%+ of FTA teachers hold advanced degrees. The same teacher quality available in urban Wyoming is available to students in the most remote corners of the state.
Cities in Wyoming We Serve
Forest Trail Academy serves students across Wyoming including families from:
- Cheyenne: Cheyenne families increasingly turn to FTA to escape overcrowded district schools and give their children a more personalized, self-directed academic experience without sacrificing accreditation or college recognition.
- Casper: Casper students benefit from FTA’s full AP catalog and flexible scheduling, especially student athletes and families seeking a rigorous alternative to Natrona County’s public school options.
- Laramie: With the University of Wyoming right in town, Laramie families use FTA to build a transcript that stands out to UW admissions, complete with AP coursework and a Cognia-accredited diploma the university explicitly recognizes.
- Gillette: Gillette families in Wyoming’s energy corridor choose FTA for its flexibility around irregular family schedules and its ability to deliver a college-prep curriculum that local schools simply cannot match in breadth.
- Rock Springs: Rock Springs students in Sweetwater County rely on FTA to access a full course catalog, including advanced electives and AP courses, that distance and limited local enrollment cannot provide.
University Recognition in Wyoming
Forest Trail Academy’s Cognia-accredited diploma is recognized by the University of Wyoming, Wyoming’s flagship public university, as well as all US public and private universities nationwide. Wyoming students who graduated from FTA have gone on to enroll in the University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, Brigham Young University, and other leading institutions. Our Cognia accreditation is accepted by FAFSA for federal financial aid eligibility, military recruiters for all branches of the US Armed Forces, and employers nationwide who require a verified high school diploma. Over 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States recognize FTA credentials, giving Wyoming graduates maximum flexibility when the time comes to choose their next step.
How Enrollment Works for Wyoming Families
- Contact Our Admissions Team: Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online. Our team serves families throughout Wyoming and will answer your questions about curriculum, credit transfer, and scheduling within one business day.
- Submit Transcripts: Previous school records are evaluated by our academic team, FTA handles credit transfer from any Wyoming public school, private school, or homeschool program. No credits are lost unnecessarily.
- Receive Your Curriculum Plan: An academic counselor creates your child’s personalized learning plan, aligning coursework to grade level, graduation requirements, and any university goals your family has in mind.
- Start Learning: Access all coursework immediately upon enrollment. No waiting. No start dates. Students in Wyoming can begin the same week they enroll.
Frequently Asked Questions, Wyoming Students
Q: Does FTA enrollment satisfy Wyoming’s homeschool requirements?
A: Yes. Wyoming has no notification requirement, no mandatory testing, and no curriculum approval process, meaning enrollment in Forest Trail Academy immediately and fully satisfies the state’s homeschool statute. You are not required to register with any school district or state agency. FTA provides all transcripts, records, and the accredited diploma your child needs.
Q: Is FTA’s diploma accepted by Wyoming state universities?
A: Yes, Cognia accreditation is recognized by all Wyoming public and private universities, including the University of Wyoming in Laramie, and by more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States.
Q: Can a Wyoming student transfer mid-year from a traditional school?
A: Yes, FTA accepts transfers any time of year with no waiting period. Our admissions team will handle the credit evaluation and get your child started in the right courses immediately.
Q: How does online proctoring work for Wyoming students?
A: Fully remote webcam-based proctoring from your home in Wyoming, no testing center required. Students complete proctored assessments from any location with a reliable internet connection.
Enroll from Wyoming Today
Forest Trail Academy has served families across the United States, including Wyoming, since 2007. With over 10,000 students served, a 19-out-of-20 graduate recommendation rate, and Cognia accreditation accepted by every major university in Wyoming and nationwide, FTA delivers the academic quality and flexibility Wyoming families deserve. Open enrollment, start any week. Contact us at 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online.
