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.
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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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Archmere At A Glance
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$3.3 Mil
Awarded AnnuallyFinancial aid, merit scholarships, and annual scholarships are awarded each year. -
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Average Class SizeArchmere Academy's rigorous college preparatory program includes core and elective courses in a small classroom setting. -
2000
Hours of Annual Community ServiceOngoing outreach programs and the Community Service Club allows students to give back every year. -
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DIAA Varsity Teams in 15 Sports92% of the student body competes in interscholastic sports. -
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AP examinations offeredApproxiamtely 226 Archmere students take over 525 AP exams. -
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Families Receive Financial AssistanceMany Archmere families receive some form of tuition assistance, with an average of $7000 per year. -
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Student-teacher RatioArchmere's small class size allows faculty to guide students to become organized, self-motivated, and independent learners. -
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College Acceptance RateArchmere's College Counseling Office assists every student in finding the right college with the best academic, extracurricular, and social fit for them.
Recent News
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88th Archmere Academy Commencement Exercises
Archmere Academy welcomed 126 alumni into its ranks during Commencement ceremonies on June 5th in the Performing Arts Center. The Baccalaureate Liturgy & Commencement Exercises were also live streamed for friends and family to view on the Archmere YouTube Channel.Read More -
Boys Lacrosse Wins State Quarterfinal, Will Play Cape Henlopen in Semifinals
For the third consecutive season, the Archmere boys lacrosse team heads to the State Semifinals this week. On Saturday, May 28 on the lower turf, the team put on an offensive showdown against Wilmington Friends, with nine different players scoring on their way to a 14-7 quarterfinal win.Read More -
Girls Soccer Defeats Ursuline, Heads to Semifinals
On May 26th the #2 ranked Archmere girls soccer team defeated #10 Ursuline 1-0 in the quarterfinal game of the DIAA State Tournament. Played at home, the game was a tight battle up until the end of the second half, when Marina Mahon '25 sent a corner kick right to Emma Gioffre '23, who was able to knock it past the Raiders goaltender. The game was a defensive battle with both teams vying for the semifinal spot, but Archmere was able to hold off the Raiders until the end. The team is now 13-2-1.Read More -
National Art Honor Society Spearheads Creative Fundraising Project for Humanitarian Relief in Ukraine
Led by NAHS President Jocelyn Zavala Garcia ‘22 and Vice President Helen Qi ‘23, students in Archmere’s National Art Honors Society created artwork featuring sunflowers, a symbol of peace in Ukraine, on the final Archmere Green Day of the school year. The students then designed stationary featuring paintings created by members Helen Qi ‘23, Kusha Malik ‘22, and Annie Dai ‘22.Read More
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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.
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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