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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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 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. -
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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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Archmere Football Celebrates State Championship Win at the White House
Read MoreArchmere Academy, the undefeated Class 2A Football Champions, accepted an invitation from 1961 graduate President Joe Biden to visit the White House on the Fourth of July to celebrate their State Championship. Not only did they meet the President, they received tours of the White House, took pictures in the Oval Office, and spent the evening on the South Lawn attending concerts and fireworks. President Biden had issued the invitation to the team in a surprise videotaped message that was played at a school celebration a few days after the State Championship game. -
Stephanie C. Silverman ’00 Presents to Design Interest Group
Art & Design Department Chair Stephanie C. Silverman ’00 was invited to present a national webinar sponsored by the National Art Education Association’s Design Interest Group on July 12, 2022. The primary objective of the Design Interest Group (DIG) is to fulfill the compelling mission of supporting art and design educators, teaching artists, and other leaders as they learn how to teach, integrate, and facilitate design education within PreK-12 to guide learners of all ages in the human-centered, transformative power of design thinking and learning. Silverman’s presentation emphasized approaches to curricular frameworks, methodology and scaffolding of interdisciplinary design education content, the framing of sequences and scaffolded design-based curriculum, and teaching strategies to optimize student creative confidence. Silverman highlighted recent Archmere student projects including 3D printed small scale objects for mass production, fashion design, graphic design, and the outdoor classroom architectural design project.Read More -
Archmere Art Teacher, Alumna Participate in Trolley Square Mural Project
Read MoreMs. Rachel Van Wylen, Archmere Art Teacher and 2014 Archmere graduate Haley Moore were chosen to design murals for the first-ever Trolley Square Public Utility Mural Project. This spring, both Ms. Van Wylen and Haley applied for the project through the Delaware Avenue Community Association. The Association sponsored the spring 2022 project, tasking local artists and the local street art group with the opportunity to paint murals on public utility boxes in the Trolley Square neighborhood. Known as “The Murals Project”, the artistic additions are meant to “increase neighborhood spirit in Trolley Square and Forty Acres, and promote the area as an art destination,” according to City Councilman Nathan Field. -
Archmere TEAMS Place First in Delaware, Second Nationally
Archmere students took home first place for this year's Delaware state Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) competition. Members include Andy Zhu, Michelle Zhang, Sophia Chen and David Cui. The goal of TEAMS is to have students work collaboratively to develop practical and creative solutions to real world engineering problems. High school teams that rank 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the Best in State rankings or that achieve a minimum combined score are eligible to compete in the national TEAMS competitions.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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