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  • Archmere Academy

    Inspiring students to distinction

  • College Prep Curriculum

    At Archmere, students take ownership of their potential with the support of our robust community.

  • Opening doors to their future starts here.

    Discover how students reach new heights at Archmere Academy.

Welcome to Archmere

Since opening the doors in 1932, Archmere's rigorous college-preparatory academic program cultivates empathetic leaders prepared for every good work. As a result, Archmere Academy students challenge themselves, think critically, and discover their greatest potential.
  • CURRICULUM CURRICULUM
    Archmere's academic curriculum sets us apart. Our liberal arts curriculum challenges all students to advance their critical thinking, sharpen their academic skills, take ownership of their learning potential, and advocate for their own educational goals.
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    Through technology-infused programs, a rigorous curriculum supported by student-teacher partnerships, and a host of extracurricular opportunities, our fully utilized collegiate campus creates an exceptional educational experience. Start the application process today! 
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Archmere At A Glance

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  • $3.3 Mil

    Awarded Annually
    Financial aid, merit scholarships, and annual scholarships are awarded each year.

  • 15

    Average Class Size
    Archmere Academy's rigorous college preparatory program includes core and elective courses in a small classroom setting.

  • 2000

    Hours of Annual Community Service
    Ongoing outreach programs and the Community Service Club allows students to give back every year.

  • 23

    DIAA Varsity Teams in 15 Sports
    92% of the student body competes in interscholastic sports.

  • 24

    AP examinations offered
    Approxiamtely 226 Archmere students take over 525 AP exams.

  • 75%

    Families Receive Financial Assistance
    Many Archmere families receive some form of tuition assistance, with an average of $7000 per year.

  • 9:1

    Student-teacher Ratio
    Archmere's small class size allows faculty to guide students to become organized, self-motivated, and independent learners.

  • 100%

    College Acceptance Rate
    Archmere's College Counseling Office assists every student in finding the right college with the best academic, extracurricular, and social fit for them. 

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Come Visit Us

Archmere Academy is just over the Pennsylvania-Delaware state line, approximately 30 minutes south of Center City, Philadelphia. We can't wait to welcome you to visit our beautiful, collegiate-style campus. Shadow Day visits for 8th graders begin on October 4th.
3600 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
Phone: 302-798-6632
Fax: 302-798-7290
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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