Forest Trail Academy
Grades and ages
Ages 5-19
Student-teacher ratio
10:1
Tuition
$3,500 - $4,800/year (100% covered by Step Up PEP, FES-UA, and FES-EO scholarships)
About Forest Trail Academy
Forest Trail Academy, headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a nationally and regionally accredited private online school (Cognia / SACS CASI, MSA CESS) established in 2007 that provides interactive, self-paced virtual education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade (ages 5–19). Designed to deliver maximum academic flexibility, Forest Trail Academy serves students across Florida and worldwide—including neurodivergent learners with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (Level 1), dyslexia, twice-exceptional (2e) profiles, student athletes, and medically fragile students. The curriculum features standard, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment, and credit recovery, guided by certified teachers who provide one-on-one virtual mentoring, accommodation plans, and personalized pacing.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Kindergarten
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- Ages 5-19
Specialties
- Accredited K-12 Online & Virtual Education
- ADHD & Executive Dysfunction Accommodations
- Twice-Exceptional (2e) & Self-Paced Learners
- Credit Recovery & High School Graduation
- Flexible Pacing for Athletes & Performers
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Individualized Accommodation Plans
- ADHD-Friendly Self-Paced Modules
- Sensory-Free Home Learning Environment
- One-on-One Virtual Teacher Tutoring
Programs
Programs at Forest Trail Academy
Other programs and supports
- Individualized Accommodation Plans
- ADHD-Friendly Self-Paced Modules
- Sensory-Free Home Learning Environment
- One-on-One Virtual Teacher Tutoring
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Cognia / SACS CASI Accredited
- Middle States Association (MSA CESS) Accredited
Tuition and funding
Tuition: $3,500 - $4,800/year (100% covered by Step Up PEP, FES-UA, and FES-EO scholarships)
- Personalized Education Program (PEP / Step Up For Students)
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA)
- Step Up (FES-EO, FTC)
- Private Pay
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Forest Trail Academy
What accreditations does Forest Trail Academy hold?
Forest Trail Academy is fully accredited regionally and internationally by Cognia (SACS CASI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA CESS), ensuring standard diploma recognition by colleges nationwide.
Can Florida families use Step Up / PEP scholarships at Forest Trail Academy?
Yes. Florida families can use the Personalized Education Program (PEP), Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA), and FES-EO scholarships to cover tuition 100%.
How does self-paced online schooling benefit neurodivergent students?
Students learn in a quiet, distraction-free home setting without sensory overload, advancing quickly in areas of strength and taking extra time in challenging topics with direct teacher support.
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