Archmere Home A Private High School in Claymont, Delaware.

Archmere Academy

Inspiring students to distinction
Strong Academic Curriculum

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

Archmere students get real-world experience
Niche Ranked #1

Best Catholic High School in Delaware
Discover your future

Find your place at Archmere Academy.
Empathetic Leadership

Archmere students have increase critical thinking and executive functioning skills.
Choosing our door opens others.

An Archmere education sets students up for success in college and beyond.
Discover your passions

Archmere students have a strong sense of self

Welcome to Archmere

Since opening its doors in 1932, Archmere Academy's strong academic program fosters empathetic leaders prepared for every good work. As a result, Archmere Academy students challenge themselves, think critically, and discover their greatest potential.

CURRICULUM
Archmere's academic 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 Annually

Financial aid, merit scholarships, and annual scholarships are awarded each year.
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Average Class Size

Archmere Academy's strong academic program includes core and elective courses in a small classroom setting.
100%

AP Capstone Diplomas

Since introducing the program, 100% of AP Capstone students have earned their AP Capstone Diploma.
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DIAA Varsity Teams

82% of the student body competes in interscholastic sports.
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AP tests scored 3+

In 2022, 113 Archmere students earned AP Scholar Awards with an average score of 3.574 out of 5.
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Families Receive Financial Assistance

Many Archmere families receive some form of tuition assistance, with an average of $7000 per year.
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Student-Teacher Ratio

Archmere's small class size allows faculty to guide students to become organized, self-motivated, and independent learners.
100%

College Acceptance

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

Recent News

Girls Basketball Opens Season With Comeback Win Over Appoquinimink
12/7/2022
After trailing much of the night, the Archmere girls basketball team pulled out a 48-43 victory over Appoquinimink on December 5 in their season opener. Played in the Moglia Fieldhouse, the game was a thrilling back and forth battle from the beginning. Allison Lengkeek '23 hit the only three-pointer for Archmere in the first quarter, keeping them in the game but still trailing 14-12.
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Fall Athletes, Teams Earn Conference/District Awards
12/6/2022
Congratulations to all of our fall athletes who were named to the Diamond State All-Conference teams and the All-District team for football. Several teams won the Diamond State Athletic Conference Championship: field hockey, volleyball, and the JV boys cross country team all claimed the title with their successful conference seasons. Archmere had another incredible showing in the State Tournament, with field hockey reaching the championship game. The second-seeded Auks were playing in the title game for the first time in more than three decades. In addition, the girls cross country team had the best State Championship team finish since 2010, placing 2nd overall in the state. The boys cross country team also had a noteworthy season. They entered the State Championship meet unranked and ultimately finished 3rd in the state. The volleyball team reached the quarterfinals of the DIAA State Tournament, while the football team reached the semifinals.
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Senior Caroline Berl '23 Designs Original Wallpaper
12/6/2022
Students in Archmere's nationally recognized art program have the opportunity to explore traditional fine arts as well as applied art and industrial design. Advanced Placement Studio Art 2D Design student Caroline Berl '23 experienced the thrill of having her original artwork reproduced on a large scale as printed wallpaper.
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Celebrating 50 Years Since the Start of Joe Moglia's Coaching Career
11/30/2022
Joe Moglia is the former CEO and Chairman of TD Ameritrade, Former Head Football Coach at Coastal Carolina University and currently the Chair of Athletics and Executive Advisor to the President at Coastal Carolina University. In 1971, at age 22, Joe began his coaching career at Archmere, making him the youngest high school head football coach in Delaware history. On Saturday, November 5, we welcomed Joe and several of his former football players and coaches to the Patio for a reunion.
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Upcoming Events

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Dec

9

Visit with Santa @ Archmere Academy
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
The Patio
Dec

11

Combined Band & Choir Christmas Concert
12/11/2022 3:00 PM
Theater
Dec

12

Junior Parent College Night I
12/12/2022 6:30 PM
SLC

Chris Boehm
Dec

13

Penance Service
12/13/2022

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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 September 28th.