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.
86%

AP tests scored 3+

In 2022, 113 Archmere students earned AP Scholar Awards with an average score of 3.574 out of 5.
75%

Families Receive Financial Assistance

Many Archmere families receive some form of tuition assistance, with an average of $7000 per year.
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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

College Acceptance

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

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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Dr. Myron Rolle Speaks at Archmere
11/30/2022
On November 10th the Archmere community welcomed neurosurgery resident, author, Rhodes Scholar, former NFL and Florida State player, Dr. Myron Rolle to campus. Dr. Rolle, who works in guidance with Dr. Jay Storm '86, studied medicine while playing at Florida State before heading to Oxford. He talked to our entire student body at an assembly about trying to get "2%" better every day, recommending they focus on four “S‘s”: school, support, service, and spirit. After addressing the entire campus community, Dr. Rolle joined the students in the new Advanced Cancer Research and Analysis class for further discussion.
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Football Heads to State Semifinals
11/29/2022
At the quarterfinal State Tournament football game at Abessinio Stadium on November 26, the Archmere football team turned up the defense, earning a shutout in a 13-0 victory over Howard. The Auks controlled the ball and controlled the clock, allowing Howard just three second-half possessions. It made all the difference in a 13-0 victory. The win sends the Auks to a semifinal showdown at top-seeded Caravel on Friday night.
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Archmere Field Hockey Competes in State Championship Title Game
11/21/2022
Archmere completed an incredibly successful field hockey season with a trip to the DIAA Division II State Championship game against Delmar, held at Rullo Stadium at the University of Delaware. The second-seeded Auks were playing in the title game for the first time in more than three decades, while the No. 1 ranked Wildcats were looking for their seventh straight title. Archmere's group of seven seniors wrapped up their high school careers on November 19 in the State Championship game. And although they lost to Delmar, 7-1, they will graduate having done something no other Archmere field hockey team has accomplished since 1991 - they reached the title match.
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Upcoming Events

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Dec

6

Math League
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
SLC

Vinita Lobo
Dec

8

Immaculate Conception Liturgy: Special Schedule #2
12/8/2022
Dec

8

StuCo Hot Chocolate Event
7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
SLC

Michael Johnson
Dec

8

Fathers' Club Meeting
12/8/2022 7:00 PM
Patio Lower Level Lounge

Larry Flenner

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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.